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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Materla. Materla maintains the clinch.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Materla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Materla successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Perez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Materla pulls Perez in close to his closed guard and prevents Perez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Materla working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
Materla wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Materla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Materla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Materla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Materla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materla keeps the fight on the outside.
Materla lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover.
Materla thuds his shin into the meat of Perez's side.#TD2#
Materla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Perez has his foot on Materla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Materla works his way back into a safe position though.
Materla controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Materla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Materla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Materla gets to his feet - Perez follows without any prompting.
Materla scores with a one two! Perez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Materla 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.
Materla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Perez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Materla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Materla passes Perez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Materla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Materla trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Materla closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Materla getting side control.
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. Materla connects with a nice short shot to Perez's temple.
Materla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Materla wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Materla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez's head.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Materla seems to be looking for submissions.
Michal Materla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Materla has control of the leg.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Materla slips a nice elbow through Perez's hands, connecting with Perez's forehead.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Materla is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Materla wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Materla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez wants to improve his position but Materla is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Materla instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Materla.
Materla stalls.
Materla tries to stall but Perez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Materla pulls guard.
Materla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perez wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving. #T4#
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perez preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Materla is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick from Materla lands but Perez takes it in his stride.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez tries to clinch but Materla is having none of it.
Perez wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Materla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perez quickly recovers to half guard.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Materla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Perez is not content to let Materla control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Materla seems content to control.#SU2#
Materla stands up and beckons Perez to join him on the feet. #T1#
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez looks to clinch
and Materla counters with a big head kick but Perez shrugs it off.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Materla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Materla rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Materla pulls guard effortlessly.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Perez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Materla controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Materla manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Materla stalling the fight.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perez letting Materla take a breather here.
Materla missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Perez is trying to drag Materla to the mat but Materla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perez tries to pull guard but Materla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perez gets underhooks to prevent Materla's takedown attempt.
Materla jumps guard but Perez stands there with Materla around his waist. Materla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alex Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Materla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Materla lands an elbow inside. #T4##TD2#
Materla pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Perez has gone for a leg lock! Materla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perez's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Materla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Perez, up you get!
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Materla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Materla there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Materla 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materla! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaoune circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaoune counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Perez has been cut.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Diaoune jabs at Perez's body.
Perez drops his hands momentarily. Diaoune doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Perez staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Perez doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Senghor Diaoune!
A victorious Senghor Diaoune 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: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Perez tries to sprawl but Hofmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perez looks winded!
Hofmann throwing shots but Perez is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Hofmann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hofmann tries to stand and escape but Perez actually recovers to full guard.
Hofmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Hofmann trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hofmann trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hofmann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hofmann wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perez tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hofmann manages to pull guard.
Hofmann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Perez is now in half guard. #SUB#
Hofmann looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hofmann is trying to maintain the position but Perez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hofmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perez pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hofmann won't allow Perez to pass to mount.
Hofmann is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hofmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hofmann trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hofmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perez's waist but Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofmann off to one side. #CL#
Hofmann gets a clinch.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hofmann walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hofmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##TD#
Perez tries to sprawl but Hofmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Hofmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hofmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hofmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Hofmann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andre Hofmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hofmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hofmann misses with the ground and pound.
Hofmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Hofmann trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann wants to stand but Perez has his arm trapped.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Hofmann.#T1#
Hofmann in side control, throwing shots but Perez defends.
Hofmann wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Hofmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
Hofmann trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to control Hofmann's posture but Hofmann avoids it.
An elbow from Hofmann crashes against the mat.
Hofmann wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hofmann tries to stand but Perez is controlling his head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hofmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hofmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Hofmann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perez sprawls well initially but Hofmann persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hofmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hofmann is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to stand but Perez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3##SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hofmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hofmann trying to control from Perez's half guard. Perez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hofmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Andre Hofmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Perez rushes Hofmann and presses him up against the cage.
Hofmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hofmann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perez uses from the top position.
Hofmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Perez drops back looking for a leg! Hofmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hofmann manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Hofmann's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hofmann dominated that second round.
That's time! Hofmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hofmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hofmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hofmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hofmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hofmann trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Hofmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hofmann trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Hofmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Perez has wrist control.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hofmann scores with a takedown into Perez's guard.#SUB2#
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Hofmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hofmann works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Hofmann trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hofmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hofmann trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Hofmann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hofmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hofmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hofmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perez is trying to drag Hofmann to the mat but Hofmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hofmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perez to keep the fight standing.
Hofmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hofmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez is trying to pull guard but Hofmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Hofmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Hofmann manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hofmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hofmann, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hofmann! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gigachod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gigachod showed some decent athleticism there.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Gigachod not doing much here.
Gigachod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigachod controlling from the full mount.
Gigachod working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Perez is in a horrible position here. Gigachod smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gigachod content just to control the position here.
Gigachod landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Perez is rocked!
Gigachod looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Gigachod looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigachod takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Let's hope that Gigachod has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gigachod lands a couple of good shots and Perez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gigachod is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gigachod lands a series of strikes from the back and Perez goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). True Gigachod! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Diamond.
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diamond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Jab, jab by Diamond - just one landing.
A jab from Diamond does it's job there.
A left lands for Diamond.
Perez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diamond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Diamond.
Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Diamond.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Diamond is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Perez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diamond wants to counter the offense by Perez and move into the clinch position.
Perez shoots in but Diamond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Diamond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Diamond.
Diamond throws a combination. Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diamond moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perez scrambles back to his feet.
Ace Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Diamond - just one landing.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perez has time to react.
Diamond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diamond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Diamond works the jab nicely.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Diamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diamond connects with a jab.
Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Perez is rocked!
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick from Perez.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Diamond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Diamond lands a big uppercut and Perez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perez looks OK. Diamond waves Perez back to his feet!
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Diamond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Perez sprawling to the canvas! Perez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diamond finish him?!
Perez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diamond sprawls well. Diamond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Diamond there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Perez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diamond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Perez misses with a head kick.
Diamond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diamond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diamond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perez tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it. #CL2#
Diamond has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Diamond.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
Good exchange - Diamond coming out on top.
Diamond scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Diamond. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Diamond.#T4#
Diamond throws an overhand right that has Perez reeling! Diamond follows up with more punches and Perez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ace Diamond!
After the fight, Ace Diamond was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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