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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Muramaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cichero moves away.
Muramaki misses with a body shot.
Cichero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Muramaki does no damage.
Cichero shoots and misses
and Muramaki counters with a series of strikes. Cichero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cichero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muramaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cichero looks for a takedown but Muramaki sprawls well.
Cichero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muramaki's waist but Muramaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cichero off to one side.
Haruki Muramaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Cichero.#T1#
Cichero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cichero dodges the punch combination from Muramaki.
Muramaki backing away here, and Cichero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Muramaki scores with a nice head shot.
Muramaki throws a right and a left that Cichero avoids nicely.
Cichero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muramaki sprawls well. Muramaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cichero gets slowly back to his feet.
Muramaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cichero darts in looking for a takedown but Muramaki gets double underhooks and turns Cichero into the cage.
Cichero looks winded!
Muramaki connects with a looping right hand.
Cichero ducks under a wild hook from Muramaki.
Cichero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muramaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cichero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muramaki thuds a left hand into Cichero's body.
Muramaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Cichero is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muramaki fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cichero out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Haruki Muramaki! |
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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 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bortnik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cichero on his heels. He'll look to pass Cichero's guard now, I'm sure.
Bortnik content to stall in guard here.
Bortnik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cichero keeping moving, preventing Bortnik from controlling successfully.
Cichero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bortnik wants to control from the top but Cichero keeps moving.
Cichero wants to sweep but no luck.
Bortnik content to stall in guard here.
Cichero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bortnik is one step ahead there.
Bortnik 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.
Bortnik stopping the sweep attempt from Cichero.#SUB2#
Cichero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bortnik stacks Cichero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bortnik!
Cichero is looking to regain half guard here but Bortnik keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Bortnik trying to control the action but Cichero is working from the bottom.
Bortnik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bortnik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cichero some visible discomfort.
Bortnik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bortnik happy to just control the position for now.
Bortnik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bortnik wants to control but Cichero is keeping him busy.
Cichero gets back to half guard.
Cichero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cichero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bortnik. #T2#
Bortnik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bortnik is trying to control. Cichero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cichero tries to roll over but Bortnik keeps him under control.
Bortnik controlling the action here.
Cichero is trying to get back to full guard.
Bortnik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cichero keeps working.
Bortnik lands strikes from half guard.
Cichero tries to get to full guard but Bortnik has control of the leg.
Bortnik lands with a punch from half guard.
Bortnik slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bortnik connects with a nice short shot to Cichero's temple. #T3#
Bortnik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bortnik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bortnik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bortnik is keen to just control but Cichero is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cichero manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bortnik is sitting in close to Cichero's body. Cichero has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bortnik is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bortnik is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cichero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Cichero! |
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