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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1# Varga tries to clinch up. Varga fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Varga does a little dance to reset his feet. Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Varga throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it. Varga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boy scores with a nice head shot. Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses. #CL# Varga closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage. Varga swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it. Varga tries to stall but Boy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
#T1##BC2# Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy. Varga digs a good hook to Boy's body.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varga looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range. Varga wants to clinch. Boy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Varga with a body shot. Varga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy. Boy needs to keep his hands up - Varga had a free shot at his head there. Varga tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it. Varga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2# Varga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# Varga gets a clinch. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Varga tries to stall but Boy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Varga looking to slow down the pace here. Boy cracks Varga with a nice body shot. A battle for position here, against the cage. Varga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varga lands an uppercut. Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varga backwards. #T3# Varga swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it. Varga has Boy pushed against the cage. Boy lands a hook to the side of the head. Varga misses with the head strike.
Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Boy. Varga pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Varga slowing the pace effectively. Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boy lands a body shot. Varga blocks a body shot from Boy. Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Boy blocking some punches.
Varga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varga was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy. Varga looks to clinch enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Varga closes the distance looking to clinch and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Varga tries to clinch but fails miserably and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Varga 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.
Varga wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance. Varga tries to clinch but fails miserably and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Varga is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Boy will probably get the nod. 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.#R2##CL2# Boy moves into range and clinches up with Varga. Big Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boy is keeping busy. A short right from Boy on the inside. Varga is looking to control Boy's arms but Boy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varga has his back to the cage. Boy scores with a nice hook to the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Varga misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy. Varga is looking to control Boy's arms but Boy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varga has his back to the cage. Boy leaning against his opponent.
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Varga's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varga. #T1# Boy misses with a short punch on the inside. Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga lands with a short head shot on the inside. Varga stalling the fight.
Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Varga controls the action.
Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Varga looking to slow down the pace here. Varga blocking some punches.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga lands a left hand.
Boy lands a left hand.
Boy pushes Varga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Varga blocking some punches.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Varga stalling in the clinch but Boy improves position. A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. Boy slowing the pace effectively. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga stalling in the clinch but Boy improves position. A short right from Varga on the inside. Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Varga trying to stall but Boy improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy. Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga misses with the head strike.
Boy tries to work over Varga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land. Boy lands a hook to the side of the head. Varga has Boy pressed against the cage.
Varga blocking some punches.
#T3# Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga is looking to control Boy's arms but Boy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varga has his back to the cage. Boy blocks an uppercut.
Boy has Varga pressed against the cage.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy. A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. Boy lands a body punch in the clinch. Boy has Varga pushed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy. Boy pushes Varga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Varga tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance. It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Boy thows a left - swing and a miss! Boy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Varga takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Boy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Joaquin Varga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varga counters with a left to the body. Varga tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Big Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boy misses with a looping right. Varga swinging wildly here.
Varga tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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# Boy looks to land a right hand but Varga moved out of range. Varga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Varga. Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Varga. Varga connects with the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga ducks under a wild hook from Boy. Varga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Varga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Varga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Varga takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses. A countering left hand to the body from Boy misses. Varga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away. It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boy jabs Varga right on the nose. Varga blinks but takes it well. Boy misses with a left hand and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boy blocks a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boy! But no joy. Varga ducks under a wild hook from Boy. Varga misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy looks like he wants to counter punch here. Varga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Varga looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Varga slips under a jab from Boy. A punch combination from Varga misses. Boy circles away from the clinch attempt and Boy counters with a stiff right hand. Varga throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Varga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab. Varga takes a shot right to the bread basket. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Varga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Varga takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses. Joaquin Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Varga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Varga moves into range and clinches up with Boy.#BC2# Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Varga. Boy connects with a body shot that sends Varga's belly button to the back. Varga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab. Varga misses with a body shot
and Varga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Varga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Varga fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Varga misses with a hook to the body
and Boy counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the liver by Boy. Beautiful body shot. Varga moves to clinch but Boy breaks away and Boy counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Varga drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Varga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Boy lands a body punch in the clinch. Varga misses with the head strike.
Joaquin Varga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Big Boy. Well Boy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1# Varga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though. Joaquin Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Varga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Varga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Varga moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage. Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Varga has the dominant position. Stalling in the clinch from Varga.
Varga stalling.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga moves into the clinch. Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Varga is controlling him. Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Varga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gonzalez being controlled against the cage. Varga leaning against his opponent.
Varga has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Varga avoiding damage.
Gonzalez letting Varga take a breather here.#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varga swats him away and circles back towards the center. Varga misses the shot to the body. #CL# Varga clinches. Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Varga. Gonzalez wants to break free but Varga has control.
Varga slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Varga on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Varga slowing the pace effectively. Gonzalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Varga lands with a light punch inside. Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Varga stalling the fight.
Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Varga has the dominant position. Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga stalling the fight.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Varga is controlling the position. Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gonzalez is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A short uppercut from Varga. Varga leaning his opponent against the cage. Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Varga avoids the damage to the body. Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga throws a one two combo.
#T4##CL# Varga pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch. Varga slowing the pace effectively. Varga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Varga just leaning against Gonzalez, taking a breather. Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Varga is controlling him. Varga has Gonzalez pushed against the cage. Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Varga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Varga keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Varga pressing his opponent against the cage. Varga keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Varga leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Gonzalez wants to clinch. Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Varga keeps it at a distance.#CL# Varga gets in close and instigates a clinch. Varga keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Varga scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well. Varga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varga duly obliges. #CL# Varga moves into the clinch. Varga gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Varga has Gonzalez pushed against the cage.#T1# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Still in the clinch, Varga scores with a nice short uppercut. Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Varga won't allow it.
Varga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around? The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Varga lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gonzalez tries to break free but Varga pushes him back against the cage. Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. #ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maximus Gonzalez has been cut. Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Varga has the dominant position. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage. A short right from Varga. Varga gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Varga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Joaquin Varga has scored more points in the clinch so far. Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head. Varga is stalling here.
#T2# Varga lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Varga stalling the fight.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Varga working some nice short punches in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Varga.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Varga stalling against the cage.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Varga has control.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Varga lands a right hand. Varga is struggling to control the position.#T3# Varga lands a left hand.
Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. A short left from Varga. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage. Gonzalez being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Varga lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Varga stalling against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Varga avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Varga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Gonzalez takes a shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzalez is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Varga finish him? The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses. A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Maximus Gonzalez'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. And we move into the final round!#R3# A decent looking cross lands there for Varga. Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Varga moves into the clinch. Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head. Varga taking a breather. Varga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varga lands with a light punch inside. Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga effectively controlling the action here. Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
#T1# Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Varga slowing the pace effectively. Varga is stalling here.
Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Varga lands with a light punch inside. Varga gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Varga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Varga blocks it with crossed arms. Varga has Gonzalez pushed against the cage. Varga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Varga has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Varga has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
Varga controlling the action here for a moment.
Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Varga lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varga has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Varga dodges an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Varga stalling the fight.
Varga has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Varga has Gonzalez pushed against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Varga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Varga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
#CL# Varga moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez. Varga lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Varga blocks it with crossed arms. Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Varga has the dominant position. Varga taking a breather. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varga. Varga lands with a light punch inside. Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4# Varga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Varga effectively controlling the action here. Varga keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Varga just leaning against Gonzalez, taking a breather. Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Varga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Varga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gonzalez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Varga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzalez scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Joaquin Varga showed his dominance in that final round. Well Varga 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1# Varga lands a nice hook to Jookiba's body. Jookiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Varga closes the distance and clinches. Varga stalling.
Varga has Jookiba pushed against the cage. Varga lands a hook to the side of the head. Varga stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Varga. Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jookiba backwards. Jookiba being controlled against the cage.#BC# Jookiba manages to break the clinch.
Varga scores with a hook. Jookiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Varga rushes Jookiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jookiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Varga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1# Jookiba tries to pull guard but Varga won't allow it.
Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jookibas head. Varga stalls. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL2# Varga closes the distance and pushes Jookiba back into the cage. Jookiba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jookiba up against the cage. Jookiba is looking to take this one to the mat. Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga effectively controlling the action here.#T2# Jookiba can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Varga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Varga lands with a short head shot on the inside. Varga prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A shot in the inside from Varga. Jookiba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Jookiba can't get the takedown.
Varga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Varga. A short right hand to the side of the head by Varga. Varga stalling against the cage.
Jookiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Varga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jookiba is breathing heavily. Varga is struggling to control the position.#T3# Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jookibas head. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Varga receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jookiba eats them both and turns towards Varga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Varga lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Varga closes the distance and clinches. Varga lands a nice uppercut. Varga keeps control of Jookiba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Varga'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. Jookiba misses with a punch to the body.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Varga. #T4# Jookiba being controlled against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jookiba wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Varga stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Varga.
Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL2# Varga clinches up against the cage. Varga lands with a light punch inside. Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jookiba looking to stall.
Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jookiba up against the cage. Varga slowing the pace effectively. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jookiba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Varga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Varga. Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jookiba up against the cage. Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Joaquin Varga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Stalling in the clinch from Varga.
Varga has Jookiba pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jookiba on the side of the head. Varga works over Jookiba's head and body with a nice combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Varga moves into the clinch successfully.
Varga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jookiba's efforts to push away. Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A bit of stalling here from Varga.
#T1# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jookiba tries to break the clinch but Varga is controlling the position. Varga lands a right hand. Jookiba is working for takedown but Varga is calmly controlling the position for now. Varga stalls. Jookiba being controlled against the cage. Varga is pressed up against the cage. Jookiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Varga down to the mat. Varga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Varga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jookiba. Varga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jookiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2# Varga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Varga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. The referee calls for Varga to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga connects with a right hand. Jookiba shakes it off. Joaquin Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jookiba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Varga prevents the takedown attempt.
Jookiba fails to pull guard.
Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jookiba is trying to drag Varga to the mat but Varga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Varga slowing the pace effectively. Varga lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Varga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Varga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Varga stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL2# Varga moves into the clinch. Varga just leaning against Jookiba, taking a breather. Jookiba being controlled against the cage. Jookiba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jookiba up against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Varga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Varga leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL2# Varga moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Varga stalling the fight.
#BC# Jookiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jookiba goes for a double leg but Varga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Varga continues to drive forward. Varga stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Varga.
Varga lands a shoulder strike. Varga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jookiba backwards. Jookiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Varga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Jookiba is rocked! Jookiba takes a shot to the head. Oh Jookiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Varga is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Jookiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jookiba seems to have got his legs back now. Jookiba keeps the fight on the outside. Jookiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Varga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Varga wants to counter with a clinch but Jookiba pushes him away. Varga lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Varga. Varga scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# Jookiba gets tackled into the cage by Varga. Varga maintains the clinch. Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Varga scores with a shot to the side of Jookiba's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jookiba as Varga tries to tie him up. Varga stalling against the cage.
#T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL2# Varga gets a clinch. Varga is stalling here.
Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Varga lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Varga to work.
A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Jookiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Varga has knocked Jookiba down with a huge combo! Varga steps away and waves a wobbly Jookiba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jookiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Varga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jookiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Varga moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Varga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Varga pressing his opponent against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Varga lands a left hand.
Varga creates a bit of distance for himself, with Jookiba pressed up against the cage and cracks Jookiba with a massive uppercut! Jookiba goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Varga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Varga tries to clinch but Bosnic moves away #TD2# and Bosnic counters with a single leg into guard. Varga didn't expect that. Bosnic is stalling in the full guard. Bosnic passes Varga's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bosnic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bosnic uses his free foot to push down on Varga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Varga. #T1# Bosnic dominating with strikes here. Bosnic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Varga is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2# Bosnic throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Varga has his hands clasped together but Bosnic breaks the hold and Varga is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bosnic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Admir Bosnic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1# Savisto misses with a body shot.
Varga throws a counter combo. Savisto keeps the fight on the outside. Varga tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from Savisto misses the target.#TD# Savisto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savisto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Savisto lands a nice forearm strike. Savisto grinds an elbow into Varga's temple. #SUB# Savisto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Varga taking a bit of punishment here - Savisto scoring with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Savisto cracks Varga with a big right hand but Varga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savisto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Savisto working the ground and pound from side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB# Savisto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Varga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Savisto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Varga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Savisto lets go of the hold and Varga can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lasse Savisto! A victorious Lasse Savisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Varga closes the distance and clinches. Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Varga is stalling here.
Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Varga leaning his opponent against the cage. Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga gets in close and instigates a clinch. Varga effectively controlling the action here. Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Varga is struggling to control the position. Stevenson being controlled against the cage. Varga stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Varga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Varga lands on the inside with an uppercut. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Stevenson being controlled against the cage. Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Still in the clinch, Varga scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Varga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Varga counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good exchange - Varga coming out on top.#CL# Varga closes the distance and clinches. Varga gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# A short right from Varga. A bit of stalling here from Varga.
Varga lands a shoulder strike. Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stalling in the clinch from Varga.
Varga scores with a nice hook to the head. Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Stevenson is rocked! Varga stalling the fight.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Varga finish him? Varga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varga swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Varga misses with a hook from the clinch. Varga working aggressively here.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varga has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varga has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses. Varga unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stevenson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Varga is unloading with more strikes now! Stevenson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Varga closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage. Varga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varga stalling.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Varga lands a left hand.
Varga lands an uppercut. Varga lands a right hand. A short right hand to the side of the head by Varga. Varga lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Stevenson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson letting Varga take a breather here. Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Varga finish him? Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Varga effectively controlling the action here. Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varga misses with the head strike.
Varga is pushing Stevenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A head punch on the inside from Varga fails to land. Stevenson blocking some punches.
Varga leaning against his opponent.
Varga misses with a hook from the clinch. Varga throws a head punch that misses. Varga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Varga fails to land. Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses. Stalling in the clinch from Varga.
#T1# Varga creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stevenson with a big uppercut! Stevenson tries to clinch up but Varga pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson covers up and Varga unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2022 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Varga. #CL2# Varga rushes Afdjnksjdklf and presses him up against the cage. Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Varga has Afdjnksjdklf pushed against the cage. Varga stalling the fight.
Varga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Varga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga tries to bum rush Afdjnksjdklf with a series of wild strikes but Afdjnksjdklf uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Varga lands with a cross. Afdjnksjdklf closes the distance looking to clinch and Varga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Varga rushes Afdjnksjdklf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Varga has Afdjnksjdklf pushed against the cage. Varga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1# Afdjnksjdklf throws a head punch that misses. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A shot in the inside from Varga. A short right from Varga on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Afdjnksjdklf is trying to pull guard but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Afdjnksjdklf being controlled against the cage. Varga managing to block the knees to the body from Afdjnksjdklf.
Varga stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Afdjnksjdklf's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga just leaning against Afdjnksjdklf, taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL2# Varga has closed the distance and engaged Afdjnksjdklf in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Afdjnksjdklf throws an elbow but misses. Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Afdjnksjdklf is breathing heavily. Varga stalling the fight.
Varga stalls. Varga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Varga scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2# Varga drops Afdjnksjdklf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Afdjnksjdklf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Afdjnksjdklf is rocked! Varga throws a big uppercut that drops Afdjnksjdklf! More strikes from Varga and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Afdjnksjdklf lies dazed against the cage as Varga celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2022 |
#R1# Diallo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Varga scores with a body shot.
Diallo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Varga. Varga tests Diallo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Diallo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Varga misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Diallo tries to keep at a distance but Varga has taken the fight into the clinch. Varga lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Varga. Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diallo backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Varga lands with a short head shot on the inside. Varga lands with a right to the head. Diallo takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Diallo is rocked! Diallo being controlled against the cage. Varga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diallo to his knees! Varga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1# Dillinger slips under a jab from Varga. Varga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger . Varga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab. A jab from Varga does it's job there. Dillinger throws an off balance right hand
and Varga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Varga has Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Dillinger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Varga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Dillinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varga is pushing Dillinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Varga has Dillinger pressed against the cage, preventing Dillinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dillinger is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Varga lands with a short shot to the head. Varga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Varga scores with a nice hook to the head. Dillinger 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Varga lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Dillinger is trying to break free. Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Varga looking to stall.
Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. #BC2# Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varga tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range. Dillinger misses the jab. Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it.#CL# Varga gets a clinch. Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Varga won't allow it.
Dillinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Dillinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Varga won't allow it.
Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Varga. Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Varga has Dillinger pressed against the cage, preventing Dillinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dillinger 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dillinger looks winded!#T2# Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Varga won't allow it.
Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Varga slowing the pace effectively. Varga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Varga. Varga gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Varga keeps control of Dillinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Varga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Varga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dillinger is keeping busy. Varga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Varga is trying to stall.
#BC2# Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Varga clinches up with Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage. Dillinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. Dillinger tries to break free but Varga pushes him back against the cage.#T3# Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle. Varga just leaning against Dillinger , taking a breather. Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varga. Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Varga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Varga is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillinger gets an underhook and turns Varga into the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Varga can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Varga avoiding damage.
Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dillinger working hard to break the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Varga.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varga fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Varga moves into the clinch. Varga effectively controlling the action here. Varga trying to control the position but instead, Dillinger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varga into the cage.#T4# Varga is looking to control Dillinger 's arms but Dillinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varga has his back to the cage. Varga lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Varga. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dillinger tries to break free but Varga pushes him back against the cage. Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. #BC2# Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Varga misses with a series of wild punches.
Varga tries to clinch up. Varga is looking to clinch. Wilson Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Varga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger . Varga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Some wild striking there from Dillinger .
#CL# Varga has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that round. 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.#R2# Varga tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Varga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Varga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# Varga pushes Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch. Varga effectively controlling the action here. Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A combination from Dillinger does no damage. #CL# Varga clinches up with Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage. Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Varga slowing the pace effectively. Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Varga is controlling him. Varga misses with some punches.
Dillinger working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga stalling in the clinch.
Varga is pushing Dillinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dillinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. Dillinger is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Varga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around? Varga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger 's efforts to push away. Dillinger tries to break the clinch but Varga is controlling the position. Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Dillinger has had enough of the clinch but Varga keeps him there for the moment. Varga avoiding damage.
Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Dillinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Varga has him pressed against the cage. Dillinger is trying to break free. Varga is pushing Dillinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Varga gets through Dillinger 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Varga on the inside. Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Varga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Still in the clinch, Varga scores with a nice short uppercut. Varga trying to control the position but instead, Dillinger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varga into the cage. Varga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Dillinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Varga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dillinger being controlled against the cage. Joaquin Varga has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dillinger is trying to break free. The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varga is looking to control Dillinger 's arms but Dillinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varga has his back to the cage. Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Varga controlling the action here for a moment.
Varga controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Varga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab. Varga avoids the body shot from Dillinger .
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varga sees it coming and avoids it easily. Varga lands an overhand right. Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Varga slips the punch.#CL# Varga clinches with his opponent.
Varga wants to stall.
Varga is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillinger gets an underhook and turns Varga into the cage. Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dillinger up against the cage. Varga has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger .
Dillinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Varga taking a breather. Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Dillinger blocking some punches.
#T4# Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Varga looking to slow down the pace here. Dillinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. Varga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varga has Dillinger pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. A big left from Dillinger misses. Varga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger . Varga tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it. Dillinger takes one on the button. Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Varga slips a straight right by Dillinger . 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! Varga throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Varga looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Varga wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that second round. 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# Varga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Varga rushes Dillinger and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varga. Varga looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Varga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Varga rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Joaquin Varga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Varga slips a jab from Dillinger . Varga lands the left hand. Dillinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Varga gets a clinch. Dillinger wants to break free but Varga has control.
Varga lands a nice uppercut. Varga prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch. Varga has Dillinger pressed against the cage, preventing Dillinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Varga.#T1# Dillinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Varga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Varga throws a head punch that misses. Varga lands a shoulder strike. Varga lands with a light punch inside. Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger is trying to force a seperation but Varga has the dominant position. Varga has Dillinger pressed against the cage, preventing Dillinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillinger as Varga tries to tie him up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Varga. Varga taking a breather. Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. #BC2# Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dillinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Varga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Varga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Varga.#T2##CL# Varga rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dillinger can't break the clinch.
Varga has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger .
Stalling in the clinch from Varga.
Varga'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. Varga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Varga is pushing Dillinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Varga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. A short left from Varga. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Varga is looking to control Dillinger 's arms but Dillinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varga has his back to the cage. Dillinger is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Varga stalling in the clinch but Dillinger improves position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. A jab from Varga finds it's way through Dillinger 's defenses. Varga tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range. Dillinger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Varga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3##CL# Varga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dillinger is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. Varga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger 's efforts to push away. Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dillinger is trying to push Varga away but Varga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards. Varga lands a nice uppercut. Dillinger can't break the clinch.
Varga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dillinger tries to circle away but Varga has him pinned against the cage. The referee calls for Varga to work.
Varga lands with a right to the head. #T4##BC2# Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Varga tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it. Dillinger now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Varga lands a slapping body shot.
Varga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dillinger . Dillinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Varga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Varga tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Varga rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Varga trying to control the position but instead, Dillinger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varga into the cage. Varga lands with a left to the head. Varga just leaning against Dillinger , taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillinger as Varga tries to tie him up. Varga tries to stall but Dillinger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilson Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dillinger is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Joaquin Varga showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Varga, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1# Varga lands a nice looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leighton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL# Varga forces Leighton back against the cage and clinches. Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leightons head. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leighton up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Varga lands with a light punch inside. Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Leighton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Leighton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga gets underhooks to prevent Leighton's takedown attempt.
Joaquin Varga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton. A short right from Varga. Leighton looks winded! Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leighton up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Varga scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. #T1# Varga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle. Varga lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Leighton is rocked! The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Varga finish him? Varga lands a right hand. Varga gets through Leighton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Varga stalling in the clinch.
Leighton letting Varga take a breather here. The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Leighton seems to have recovered his senses. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Danga de danga de dang - Varga scores with a four punch combination!#CL# Varga has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Leighton stalling in the clinch but Varga improves position. Varga scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Gregory Leighton's cut even more.#T2# Varga avoiding damage as Leighton throws knees to the body.
Varga stalling in the clinch.
Varga'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. Varga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Leighton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Leighton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Varga walks away with a smile on his face. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Leighton shoots and misses and Varga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Varga has Leighton up against the cage in a clinch.
Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards. Varga lands a right hand. Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards. Varga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Varga is muscling Leighton up against the cage and as Leighton bounces back off, Varga cracks him with a huge right hand! Leighton crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Varga moves into the clinch successfully.
Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head. The referee calls for Varga to work.
Varga lands a left hand.
Varga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varga lands a left hand.
Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga has Brooks pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Varga scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varga stalls. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga clinches up against the cage.#T1# Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Brooks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Varga to keep the fight standing. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage. Varga stalling.
Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage. Varga scores with a shoulder strike. Varga lands on the inside with an uppercut. Varga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Varga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks. Brooks looks winded!#T2# Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat. Joaquin Varga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillion Brooks.#CL# Varga has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Varga slowing the pace effectively. Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Varga. The referee calls for Varga to work.
Varga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Varga just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. Varga lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Varga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Varga just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. #T3# Brooks letting Varga take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Varga lands with a left to the head. Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage. Varga lands an uppercut. Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat. Varga'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. Varga leaning against his opponent.
Varga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage. Varga slows down the pace here.
Varga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga. Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Varga counters by clinching up. Varga lands a nice uppercut. Varga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varga stalling.
Varga lands with a left to the head. A short right from Varga on the inside. 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! Varga effectively controlling the action here. Varga just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Varga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Varga lands a nice uppercut. Varga scores with a nice hook to the head. Varga is struggling to control the position. Varga has Brooks pushed against the cage. Varga avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that round. That's time! Varga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Varga gets a clinch. Varga pressing his opponent against the cage. Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage. Varga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Joaquin Varga has scored more points in the clinch so far. Varga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Varga. Varga lands a hook to the side of the head. Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varga just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. Varga controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks is breathing heavily. Brooks being controlled against the cage.#T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga clinches. Varga is stalling here.
Varga lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. Brooks can't get the takedown.
Varga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. Still in the clinch, Varga scores with a nice short uppercut. Varga has Brooks pushed against the cage. Varga scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head. Varga pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Varga avoiding damage.
Varga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2# Come on Varga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.#CL# Varga instigates a clinch. Varga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varga lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Varga keeps him there for the moment. Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Brooks is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Varga finish him?#T3# Varga slows down the pace here.
Varga lands with a short head shot on the inside. Varga pushes Brooks against the cage. Varga is working some dirty boxing. Varga pushes off with a quick right hook! Brooks goes down! Brooks tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Varga moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1# Varga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Frucker blocks a head kick by Varga.
Frucker doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Varga counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Varga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Varga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frucker. Some wild striking there from Varga.
Frucker throws a big counter combination but Varga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Varga shoots in but Frucker avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frucker fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Frucker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Varga shoots in but Frucker avoids the takedown attempt easily. Frucker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Varga moves out of range of the body kick. Frucker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Frucker tries to clinch but Varga moves out of range. Frucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Varga is fending him off so far but Frucker persists. Nope, Varga circles away and we're back to standing. Frucker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varga avoids it really well and circles away. Varga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frucker avoids it really well and circles away. Frucker throws a right and a left that Varga avoids nicely. #CL2# Varga forces Frucker back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Varga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Good leg kick by Varga. Varga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Ted Frucker has been cut. Frucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varga as he avoids it easily. Varga misses with a takedown attempt - Frucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Frucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frucker wants it to stay on the feet. Frucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Varga tries to counter with a clinch but Frucker shakes him off and moves away. A decent looking cross lands there for Varga. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Varga drops Frucker with a beautiful combination! Frucker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Varga is looking for the KO! Frucker leaves Varga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3# Varga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frucker as he avoids it easily. Varga shoots in for a double leg but Frucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. It appears Frucker was looking to counter with a kick there. Varga misses with a double jab.
Varga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Varga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varga somewhat. Varga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frucker sprawls well. Frucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varga gets slowly back to his feet. Frucker throws a counter high kick but Varga was just alert enough to avoid it. Varga checks the leg kick.#T4# Varga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Varga sprawls well. He's pushed Frucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Varga looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frucker swinging wildly here.
Frucker throws a leg kick that misses. Varga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2# Varga has Frucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Frucker tries to pull guard but Varga forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Frucker has had enough of the clinch but Varga keeps him there for the moment. Frucker is trying to break the clinch but Varga is controlling him. Varga goes for a takedown attempt but Frucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Frucker clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Varga dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ted Frucker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Varga tries to land a front kick but Frucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Varga moves into the clinch successfully.
Varga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frucker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Varga.
Varga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ted Frucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Varga. Frucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Varga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Varga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frucker smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Varga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Varga wants to take the fight to the mat but Frucker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Frucker is trying to break free.#T1# Varga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Varga is trying to pull guard but Frucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Varga as the two fighters clinch.
Frucker is trying to drag Varga to the mat but Varga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Frucker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Varga to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Varga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Frucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Varga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Varga wants to hit a sweep here but Frucker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Varga there! Frucker trying to control but Varga is having none of it. #T2# Varga holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frucker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Frucker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB# Frucker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Frucker extends the arm and Varga is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Frucker! |
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