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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cichero enables Grappler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cichero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grappler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grappler trying to control but Cichero is working from the bottom.
Cichero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappler.
Cichero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cichero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cichero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cichero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cichero trying to pass the guard but Grappler defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cichero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Cichero wants to work for an arm triangle but Grappler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler has his hands clasped together around Cichero's back. He's all about the action.
Cichero uses his free foot to push down on Grappler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grappler. #SUB#
Cichero moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grappler has worked his arm free - good work by Grappler!
#SUB#
Cichero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappler has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cichero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Cichero swings around for an armbar but Grappler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cichero's guard.
Grappler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cichero keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler pushing down on Cichero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Grappler is nestled in close to Cichero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cichero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cichero is looking to improve his position.
Cichero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grappler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grappler's back!
Cichero is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Grappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Cichero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cichero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cichero looking to break Grappler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Grappler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cichero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Grappler is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Grappler fending off the submission attempt from Cichero. #SUB#
Cichero looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Grappler is controlling Cichero 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T4#
Grappler works over Cichero with some ground and pound from guard.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Cichero keeps moving.
Cichero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cichero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cichero keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Alejandro Cichero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Grappler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cichero is looking to reverse the position.
Grappler is putting a hurting on Cichero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grappler cracks Cichero with a big right hand but Cichero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cichero regains half guard.
Cichero wants to improve his position but Grappler is controlling well.
Grappler working Cichero over with strikes.
Cichero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cichero is staying active underneath Grappler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grappler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cichero is pressing down on Grappler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Cichero keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grappler is in close to Cichero's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Cichero is rocked!
Cichero has momentary wrist control but Grappler slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Cichero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grappler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grappler postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cichero covers up, he's hurt! Grappler keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Grappler and the ref steps in to end the fight! Grappler can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Grappler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Grappler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've been hearing good reports from Maica's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maica is breathing heavily.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappler scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maica wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler lands a couple of elbows.
Grappler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Grappler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Grappler throwing strikes from guard but Maica blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maica throws the left hand but Grappler avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Grappler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maica looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maica wants to get back to his feet but Grappler is dominant here and he's now got Maica's back!
Grappler lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Grappler.
Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grappler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grappler is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Grappler is working the ground and pound. Can Maica escape?
Grappler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Grappler lands strikes to the head.
Maica covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappler is punishing Maica with strikes - can he finish him?!
Grappler is working the ground and pound. Can Maica escape?
Grappler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Maica to escape the position.
Maica is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grappler.
#T3#
Maica is trying to remain composed but Grappler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Grappler is punishing Maica with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Maica is rocked!
Grappler lands punches and elbows.
Oh Maica is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grappler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Maica up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is landing big shots and Maica is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Grappler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Grappler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arango is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grappler dives into side control.
Grappler prevents Arango from escaping the position.
Arango bucks up and tries to throw Grappler off but instead Grappler has got his back!
What can Arango do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arango wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Arango trying to get back to his feet but Grappler is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Arango covers up after that shot from Grappler.
Grappler is punishing Arango with strikes - can he finish him?!
Grappler has Arango flattened out and is raining down punches.
Grappler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Arango!
#ROC2#Arango is rocked!
Arango trying to get back to his feet but Grappler is in full control for now.
Oh Arango is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arango seems to have got his legs back now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappler controls the action.
Arango is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler is punishing Arango with some ground and pound.
Grappler is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Grappler gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Grappler gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Grappler apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Arango throws a nice looking combination but Grappler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arango is breathing heavily.#CL#
Arango closes the distance and pushes Grappler back into the cage.
Arango tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grappler is trying to drag Arango to the mat but Arango just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arango is trying to push Grappler away but Grappler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arango misses with a body punch.
Arango gets through Grappler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Grappler is trying to trip Arango. He has hold of a leg but Arango is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grappler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arango is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grappler dives into side control.
Arango is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grappler connects with a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Arango is looking to get back to his feet here but Grappler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Arango's back.
Grappler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Grappler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Arango's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grappler lands a good shot there. Arango covers up! Grappler smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Arango to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Grappler jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Grappler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Grappler takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Project Grappler has been cut.#TD#
Grappler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing.
Grappler pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Grappler seems content to control.
Grappler 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grappler manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Grappler controlling the position easily from mount.
Grappler breaks from Oliveira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grappler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grappler lands a big elbow. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!#T2#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Grappler! Oliveira is hurt baaadly! Grappler is firing away with more strikes - Oliveira is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Grappler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grappler keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Daxton takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Grappler gets control of Daxton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grappler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daxton passes Grappler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grappler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daxton controls the pace.#T1#
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler wants to stand and escape but Daxton is having none of it.
Daxton preventing the sweep.
Daxton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daxton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grappler is trying to control but Daxton passes into side control!
Grappler is trying to control Daxton's posture but Daxton avoids it.
Grappler tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position.
Daxton staying calm.
Grappler tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position. #T3#
Daxton working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Grappler moves into range and clinches up with Daxton.
Daxton fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Daxton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grappler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daxton to the mat. Daxton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daxton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Daxton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grappler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daxton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grappler has managed to get both his arms back between Daxton's legs - danger averted.
Grappler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Daxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grappler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Daxton working for a triangle but Grappler defends it easily.
Grappler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.
Grappler wants to get up but he can't break Daxton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Daxton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grappler is defending well. Daxton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grappler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Daxton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Grappler circles away.
McCoy tries to clinch but Grappler is having none of it.
A combination from Grappler does no damage.
McCoy tries to clinch but Grappler moves out of range. #CL2#
McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoy is trying to pull guard but Grappler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
McCoy gets control of Grappler's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler stands up over McCoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
McCoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCoy wants to control but Grappler passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCoy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Grappler. Oh but McCoy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Grappler goes limp - he's gone! McCoy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rian McCoy! |
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