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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Aarona tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Aarona has been cut.
Aarona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Aarona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aarona.
Aarona wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Aarona has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Aarona is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jackson Aarona's cut even more.
Aarona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson rattles Aarona with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Aarona tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Simpson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Aarona stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). OJ Simpson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Aarona closes the distance and pushes Ruvik back into the cage.
Aarona has had enough of the clinch but Ruvik keeps him there for the moment.
Ruvik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aarona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruvik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aarona circles away.
Ruvik wants to clinch.
Ruvik fails with a takedown attempt.
Aarona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson Aarona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izi Ruvik.
Ruvik blocks a head kick by Aarona.
Aarona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Aarona clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Aarona pulls guard successfully.
Ruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarona managing to control the position. #T1#
Ruvik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aarona pulls Ruvik in to control the position.
Aarona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruvik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruvik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aarona sprawls well. Aarona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruvik gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ruvik looks to move away, Aarona throws a big counter combo but Ruvik just gets out of the way.
Aarona throws a leg kick but Ruvik checks it. #TD#
Aarona drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruvik sneaks out the side door and pushes Aarona away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ruvik shoots in but Aarona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruvik has a takedown stuffed.
Ruvik goes for a double leg but Aarona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aarona continues to drive forward.
Ruvik looks winded!#T3#
Ruvik misses with a takedown attempt - Aarona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruvik blocks a head kick by Aarona.
#CL#
Aarona has Ruvik up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Aarona gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aarona lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Aarona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruvik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aarona.
Aarona stalling. #T4#
Ruvik is trying is best to control the position here.
Ruvik wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aarona not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Aarona has managed to clinch.
Ruvik blocks a body shot from Aarona.
Ruvik tries to pull guard but Aarona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Aarona tightens his grip and picks Ruvik up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruvik manages to land in guard.
Ruvik pushes Aarona off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ruvik fails with the takedown.#CL#
Aarona gets a clinch. #TD#
Aarona jumps into guard, dragging Ruvik to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarona is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Izi Ruvik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aarona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ruvik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Aarona working for a triangle but Ruvik defends it easily.
Ruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruvik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aarona is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aarona controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Aarona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aarona controls the position.
Aarona tries to stand but Ruvik is controlling his head.
Aarona is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruvik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Aarona tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aarona feints and as Ruvik raises his hands in defense, Aarona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruvik controls Aarona momentarily but Aarona frees himself.
Ruvik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aarona is one step ahead there.
Aarona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ruvik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aarona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aarona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruvik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Aarona counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aarona displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruvik up against the cage.
Aarona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruvik can do to turn this around?
Aarona tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruvik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aarona gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruvik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aarona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson Aarona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izi Ruvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruvik is looking for a takedown.
Aarona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Ruvik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruvik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruvik avoiding damage as Aarona throws knees to the body.
Ruvik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aarona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruvik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aarona prevents it.
Ruvik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruvik prevents a body shot from Aarona.
Ruvik jumps guard but Aarona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruvik can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Aarona lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
Aarona frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aarona scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruvik?
Aarona lands a big shot there that rocks Ruvik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aarona controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Aarona working for a guillotine from mount but Ruvik is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aarona controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Aarona unloading with bombs!
Aarona controlling from mount.
Aarona pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Aarona looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruvik defends it well.
Aarona controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ruvik wants to hold on but Aarona pushes him away.
Aarona controlling the pace for now.
Aarona unloading with bombs!
Aarona avoids the attempt from Ruvik to control.
Izi Ruvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Aarona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aarona controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Aarona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aarona 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Aarona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jackson Aarona has been cut.
Carter shoots in but Aarona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Aarona counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aarona.
Aarona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Aarona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aarona won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Aarona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aarona is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Carter trying to control but Aarona is working from the bottom.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aarona keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aarona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Carter stands up and waves to Aarona to follow him. #CL2#
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Aarona is trying to trip Carter. He has hold of a leg but Carter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aarona persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Carter working for a triangle but Aarona defends it easily.
#T3#
Carter is looking to stand up but Aarona isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter is trying to control the position but Aarona postures up.
Aarona is stalling in the full guard.
Aarona stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aarona slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aarona postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Aarona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Aarona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Carter.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aarona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aarona.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Aarona counters with a single leg into guard. Carter didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Aarona's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Aarona shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Aarona passes into half guard.
Jackson Aarona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Aarona sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Aarona is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarona tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
Carter is trying to stand back up but Aarona is controlling him
Carter tries to get to full guard but Aarona has control of the leg.
Aarona is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aarona prevents Carter from improving his position.
Aarona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Aarona 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.
Carter has a hand on Aarona's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aarona takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Aarona landing shots from mount.
Aarona trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aarona postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carter looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Aarona tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carter is bucking up trying to escape but Aarona cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aarona. What's that going to do exactly?
Carter gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter trying to control but Aarona postures up.
Aarona tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carter controls his leg. #T4##SU#
Aarona decides to return to a standing position.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aarona as he jumps to the side.
Carter is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter. #TD#
Aarona darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter is trying to escape back to his feet but Aarona uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Aarona's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Aarona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Aarona throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carter was covering up waiting for the punch and Aarona finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing Aarona from standing up.
Carter wants to hit a sweep here but Aarona passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carter there!
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Aarona is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Carter tries to break free.
Aarona controls the action.#T2#
Carter biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Carter just trying to survive but Aarona is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aarona lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Will Aarona go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aarona really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carter.#T3#
Aarona lands a shot to the body.
Aarona punishes Carter with strikes from the back mount.
Aarona is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Carter. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Carter trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Aarona is landing with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Aarona.
Aarona is not going to allow Carter to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Aarona is persistently looking for the submission but Carter is defending it well.
James Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Aarona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aarona is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Aarona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aarona, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Aarona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Aarona shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menendez defends it nicely.
Aarona shoots and misses #CL2#
and Menendez counters by clinching up.
Aarona wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Aarona. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Aarona turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Aarona misses with the ground and pound.
Aarona working away.
Aarona tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarona is putting a hurting on Menendez here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Aarona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Menendez, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Aarona.#T1#
Aarona landing a few strikes.
Aarona fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aarona scores with punches from side control.
Aarona is looking to take a break and control but Menendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menendez is looking to regain half guard here but Aarona keeps moving and retains side control. #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.
Menendez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aarona off and has taken his back!
Menendez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Aarona trying to control the position but Menendez manages to sink in the hooks.
Menendez throwing sloppy strikes.
Menendez controls the action.#T3#
Menendez misses with punches from the back.
Aarona trying to control the hands but Menendez won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menendez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aarona doesn't escape.
Menendez is looking to control Aarona but Aarona is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aarona tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aarona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aarona tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aarona looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Aarona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Menendez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aarona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aarona is looking to improve his position but Menendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menendez raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Menendez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Menendez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aarona closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aarona lands in his opponent's guard.
Menendez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aarona has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aarona tries to throw a body punch but Menendez avoids it by throwing Aarona back against the cage.
Aarona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Menendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Menendez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Menendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aarona defends well.
Aarona wants to control from the top but Menendez keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Menendez working for a triangle but Aarona defends it easily.
Aarona stays in close to Menendez's body and controls the position.
Aarona stopping the sweep attempt from Menendez.
Menendez has a closed guard, preventing Aarona from standing up.
Aarona tries to free his leg and advance position but Menendez is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Menendez has his foot on Aarona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aarona works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aarona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Aarona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menendez gets underhooks to prevent Aarona's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Aarona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aarona tries to pull guard but Menendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Aarona drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aarona tries to pull guard but Menendez won't allow it.
Aarona is trying to break the clinch but Menendez is controlling him.#BC2#
Menendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarona shoots in for a takedown but Menendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aarona misses with a looping left.#T3#
Menendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aarona is fending him off so far but Menendez persists. Nope, Aarona circles away and we're back to standing.
Aarona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menendez manages to avoid it.
Menendez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aarona.#TD2#
Menendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aarona quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Menendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aarona is just riding it out for now. Menendez eventually gives up the hold.
Menendez moves into full mount! Aarona won't be happy about that! #T4#
Aarona taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menendez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aarona takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Menendez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aarona is looking to escape.
Menendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aarona is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Menendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Menendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Menendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Aarona manages to break the clinch.
Aarona throws a sloppy head kick and Menendez moves out of range easily.
Aarona throws a sloppy head kick and Menendez moves out of range easily.
Aarona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menendez.
Aarona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez tries to clinch but Aarona is having none of it.
Jackson Aarona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aarona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menendez as he jumps to the side.
Menendez blocks a head kick by Aarona.
#T1#
Aarona fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aarona shoots in looking for a takedown. Menendez tries to sprawl out of it but Aarona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Aarona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Aarona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Menendez clinches with his opponent.
Menendez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aarona is defending well for now.
Menendez misses with a knee strike.
Aarona tries to pull guard but Menendez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menendez tries to land knees in the clinch but Aarona avoids the damage to the body.
Aarona tries to circle away but Menendez has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Menendez prevents Aarona from breaking the clinch.
Menendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aarona smiles and moves away.
Aarona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Menendez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aarona sprawls well initially but Menendez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aarona tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Menendez manages to move to mount!
Menendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menendez tries to control but Aarona wriggling away.
Aarona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The referee warns Aarona that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Menendez content just to control the position here.
Menendez lands a couple of good shots and Aarona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Menendez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Menendez is controlling the position but Aarona somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Menendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aarona has his hands clasped together around Menendez's back. He's all about the action.
Aarona is looking to control Menendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aarona avoid being mounted?
Jackson Aarona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AJ Menendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aarona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Menendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menendez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Menendez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Trainer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trainer duly obliges.
Trainer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aarona momentarily.
Trainer catches Aarona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trainer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aarona under the eye.
Aarona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trainer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trainer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aarona.
Trainer connects with a right hand. Aarona shakes it off.
Trainer thuds a left hand into Aarona's body.#CL#
Aarona drives through and clinches with Trainer against the cage.
Trainer swings wildly with an uppercut but Aarona uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trainer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aarona blocks a body shot from Trainer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trainer has a couple of punches blocked by Aarona.
Trainer misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Aarona wants the takedown. Trainer is fighting it off but Aarona persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trainer's guard against the cage.
Trainer can't keep his opponent in guard - Aarona advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Aarona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aarona thows a huge punch but Trainer dodges it nicely.
Aarona is taking a breather. Trainer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aarona sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trainer defending well though.
It looks like Aarona is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aarona in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Aarona is working for a kimura but Trainer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aarona scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aarona is pressing down on Trainer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trainer is holding on for now.
Aarona is controlling the pace.
Trainer taking some punishment here, with Aarona in his half guard. #T3#
Trainer is trying to control but Aarona manages to pass to mount!
Aarona lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#It looks like Boxing Trainer has been cut.
Aarona tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Aarona looking to secure an arm triangle but Trainer defends it well.
Trainer is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Aarona controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trainer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aarona with the ground and pound from mount.
Aarona takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aarona has control of Trainer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trainer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Aarona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boxing Trainer's cut.
That's time! Aarona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice combination there by Trainer.
Trainer cracks Aarona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Trainer.
Aarona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trainer as he jumps to the side.
Trainer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aarona on the side of the head.
Trainer connects with the punch.
Aarona shoots in and drives through. Trainer sprawls well.
Aarona moves in looking to clinch but Trainer pushes him off.
Trainer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Trainer. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Aarona closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trainer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trainer trying to control the position.
Aarona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Aarona tries to stand but Trainer is controlling his head.
Trainer is not content to let Aarona control the position. #SUB#
Aarona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trainer is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarona scoring with punches from side control.
Aarona lands some shots froms side control.
Aarona in side control, throwing shots but Trainer defends. #T3#
Aarona is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Trainer tries to improve position but can't.
Aarona advances to full mount.
Aarona is looking to work his way around to Trainer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aarona lands a nice shot to the head.
Aarona throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trainer because Aarona loaded up on that one. #T4#
Aarona connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aarona working Trainer over with strikes here.
Aarona controlling his opponent.
Aarona 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.
Aarona is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trainer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aarona lands a couple of good shots and Trainer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Aarona working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Trainer is doing well to defend. Aarona seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Trainer is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Aarona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruvik moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruvik tries to score a body lock takedown but Aarona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aarona tries to pull guard but Ruvik holds him up against the cage and eventually Aarona drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Aarona manages to break the clinch.
Ruvik moves in looking to clinch but Aarona pushes him off.
Ruvik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aarona as he jumps to the side.
Ruvik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson Aarona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izi Ruvik.
Nice takedown defense from Aarona. No joy for Ruvik on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruvik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruvik shoots for a double leg takedown but Aarona sprawls well. He's pushed Ruvik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Aarona has closed the distance and engaged Ruvik in a clinch.
Ruvik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aarona is defending well for now.#T1#
Ruvik tries to break the clinch but Aarona is controlling the position.
Ruvik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Aarona drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarona has his hands on Ruvik's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Aarona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruvik has picked Aarona up and slammed him! Aarona can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruvik manages to pass to side control!
Aarona is trying to get back to half guard.
Aarona keeping his opponent close.#T2#
The ground and pound from Ruvik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruvik is looking to take a break and control but Aarona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruvik advances to full mount.
Aarona tries to hold on but Ruvik postures up.
Aarona is looking to improve his position but Ruvik isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Aarona is squirming around, avoiding Ruvik's attempts to control the action.
Ruvik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aarona gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruvik is looking to stall here but Aarona recovers full guard.
Ruvik won't allow Aarona to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruvik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aarona looking to control.
Aarona pulls Ruvik in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aarona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruvik.
Aarona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruvik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aarona drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruvik sprawls and moves away.
Ruvik looks winded!#TD#
Ruvik gets caught flat footed, as Aarona shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aarona swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruvik.
Ruvik tries to clinch but Aarona moves out of range. #TD#
Aarona drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aarona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruvik wants to control but Aarona passes easily into half guard.
Ruvik is in trouble now - Aarona has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarona dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB#
Aarona looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruvik defends it well.
Aarona wants to control the pace but Ruvik is squirming around nicely.
Aarona controlling the position easily from mount.
Ruvik gets back to half guard.
Aarona tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ruvik.
Ruvik trying to hold on to Aarona's head to control him but Aarona postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aarona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruvik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aarona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruvik can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ruvik isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aarona stacks Ruvik 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 Aarona!
Ruvik is looking for a sweep.
Ruvik is breathing heavily.
Aarona looks up at the clock and then as Ruvik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aarona smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruvik can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Ruvik seems a little lost for a moment, as Aarona dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Aarona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruvik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aarona advances nicely into full mount.
Ruvik wants to control but Aarona is having none of it.
Aarona lands a big shot there that rocks Ruvik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Ruvik is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruvik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruvik can't escape the position.
Aarona looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aarona scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruvik?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aarona sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Aarona dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Aarona has managed to clinch.
Aarona managing to block the knees to the body from Ruvik.
Ruvik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruvik looking for a takedown. #TD#
Aarona tightens his grip and picks Ruvik up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruvik manages to land in guard.
Aarona is pushing down on Ruvik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruvik is fighting to maintain full guard but Aarona has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aarona passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruvik!
Aarona controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarona lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1#
Aarona tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aarona with good strikes from the mount here!
Aarona controlling his opponent.
Ruvik regains half guard.
Ruvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aarona content to control rather than advance.
Aarona trying to pass the guard but Ruvik defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aarona in particular looking to stall.
Aarona seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruvik keeping hold of Aarona's head, controlling as best he can.
Aarona is taking a breather. Ruvik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Ruvik is looking to improve his position.
Aarona frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruvik is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruvik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aarona landing strikes from the mount and Ruvik is in trouble!
Ruvik tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Aarona is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ruvik is surviving well by controlling Aarona's body position as best he can.
Aarona tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aarona is looking to stand but Ruvik has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Aarona lands a big shot there that rocks Ruvik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aarona lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruvik wants to hold on but Aarona pushes him away.
Ruvik is trying desperately to improve position.
Izi Ruvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Aarona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Aarona working for a guillotine from mount but Ruvik is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Aarona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aarona 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Aarona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Aarona pushes Garbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Garbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garbrandt tries to stall but Aarona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garbrandt prevents a body shot from Aarona. #TD#
Aarona jumps guard.
Aarona has Garbrandt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Aarona working for a triangle but Garbrandt defends it easily.
Aarona thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt won't allow Aarona to get back to his feet.
Aarona pulls Garbrandt in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Garbrandt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aarona is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Garbrandt does no damage. #CL#
Aarona drives through and clinches with Garbrandt against the cage.
Garbrandt is trying to pull guard but Aarona turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garbrandt looks winded!#TD#
Aarona pulls guard successfully.
#T2##SUB#
Garbrandt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aarona has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Garbrandt is looking to defend but Aarona has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Garbrandt ! Aarona pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Garbrandt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Aarona! |
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