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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Canvana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Magomedsharipov looks to move away, Canvana throws a big counter combo but Magomedsharipov just gets out of the way.
Canvana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedsharipov slaps away a takedown attempt from Canvana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedsharipov dives in and grabs Canvana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canvana pushes down on Magomedsharipov's head and hops out.
Canvana throws a head kick but Magomedsharipov moves out of range.
Canvana is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedsharipov slaps away a takedown attempt from Canvana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedsharipov with the counter takedown but Canvana avoids it easily.
Magomedsharipov looks for a takedown but Canvana sprawls well.
Colby Canvana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Canvana 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.
Canvana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedsharipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Canvana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedsharipov is proving hard to escape from.
Canvana trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Canvana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canvana is pushing down on Magomedsharipov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedsharipov is fighting to maintain full guard but Canvana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Canvana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedsharipov!
Canvana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedsharipov is looking to escape. #T2#
Canvana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Canvana wants to control the pace but Magomedsharipov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedsharipov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Canvana is trying to control here but Magomedsharipov has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Canvana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedsharipov sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Canvana trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Canvana is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Canvana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canvana wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov wants to sweep but Canvana has passed to side control!
Canvana tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Canvana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Canvana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomedsharipov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Canvana manages to mount him!
Canvana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvana'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.
Canvana landing shots from mount.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Canvana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedsharipov is looking to escape.
Magomedsharipov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canvana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov is squirming around, avoiding Canvana's attempts to control the action.
Magomedsharipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Canvana lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Canvana is having none of it.
Canvana tries to control but Magomedsharipov wriggling away.
Canvana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Canvana wants to control the pace but Magomedsharipov is squirming around nicely.
Canvana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Canvana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedsharipov?
Canvana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedsharipov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Magomedsharipov tries to improve his position but Canvana has taken his back! Canvana has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magomedsharipov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Canvana pushes Magomedsharipov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Canvana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Canvana. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt. #TD#
Lauzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lauzon is in close to Canvana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lauzon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canvana has momentary wrist control but Lauzon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lauzon postures up and lands a big shot to Canvana's brow.
Lauzon lands a couple of digs.
Lauzon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Canvana is rocked!
Canvana has momentary wrist control but Lauzon slips an elbow through the middle.
Canvana is still in real trouble! Can Lauzon finish him?
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvana seems to have recovered his senses.
Lauzon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canvana's head.
Lauzon connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing good reports from Lauzon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Lauzon working some strikes from top position.
Lauzon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lauzon is working Canvana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canvana keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canvana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canvana has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Canvana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canvana preventing the sweep. #T2#
Canvana throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lauzon 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.
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon distracts Canvana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lauzon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Canvana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lauzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Canvana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canvana is trying to stand back up but Lauzon is controlling him
Canvana taking some punishment here, with Lauzon in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Lauzon. #T3#
Lauzon lands a big elbow - Canvana is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canvana.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canvana is defended easily by Rivera.
Canvana fails with the takedown.
Rivera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Canvana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera cracks Canvana with a good jab.
Canvana tries to clinch
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Canvana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Canvana tries to clinch but Rivera moves away
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A shot to the body from Canvana misses
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Canvana crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Canvana back to his feet!#ROC2#Canvana is rocked!
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Canvana's ribs.
Oh Canvana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera lands with a big right hook that stumbles Canvana - he's out on his feet here! Rivera follows up with another monster hook that separates Canvana from consciousness! Canvana falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rivera stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamren Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamren Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Canvana forces Legend Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Canvana wants the takedown. Legend Jr is fighting it off but Canvana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Legend Jr's guard against the cage.
Canvana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Legend Jr's guard.
Canvana passes to full mount!
Canvana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Legend Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Canvana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Canvana might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canvana controlling his opponent. #T1#
Canvana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legend Jr hang on?
Canvana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes.
Canvana content just to control the position here.
Canvana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Canvana controlling his opponent. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canvana lands a couple of good shots and Legend Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Legend Jr is rocked!#SUB2#
Canvana has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Legend Jr is defending well but eventually Canvana manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Legend Jr has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Canvana! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Canvana clinches.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canvana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Canvana uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Davis lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canvana throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Canvana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Canvana clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Davis works on Canvana's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canvana backwards.
Davis gets through Canvana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canvana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canvanas head.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canvana blocks it with crossed arms.
Canvana taking a breather.
Davis cracks Canvana with a nice body shot.
Canvana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Davis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canvana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis looks to land a combination but Canvana avoids it well.
Canvana feints the counter takedown.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Canvana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Davis catches Canvana right on the button with a cross.
Canvana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis cracks Canvana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canvana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Canvana looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Canvana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canvana tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canvana looks winded!
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Canvana.
#CL#
Davis rushes Canvana and presses him up against the cage.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canvana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis lands a body shot.
A short right from Davis.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Canvana is rocked!#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Davis gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Canvana is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis cracks Canvana with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Canvana falls to his knees and Davis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Davis! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Canvana tries for a takedown but Chase circles away easily
and Chase counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canvana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Chase counters with a crisp right hand that drops Canvana! Chase lets Canvana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Canvana is rocked!
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canvana with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Chase counters with a crisp right hand that drops Canvana! Chase lets Canvana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Canvana is still on wobbly legs! Can Chase finish him?
Nicholas Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Canvana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canvana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chase checks it well.
Canvana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chase counters with a right hand from hell and Canvana is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholas Chase! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Rebar misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Canvana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canvana.
Canvana stays in close to Rebar's body and controls the position.
Rebar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Canvana on the ground.
Rebar looking to control.
Canvana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canvana is fighting to break Rebar's control of his arms but Rebar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rebar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canvana controls the pace.
Canvana tries to stand but Rebar is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canvana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Canvana moves in looking to clinch but Rebar pushes him off.#CL2#
Canvana moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Rebar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canvana.
Rebar looking for a takedown.
Rebar tries to pull guard but Canvana won't allow it.
Rebar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canvana.
Canvana gets underhooks to prevent Rebar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Rebar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rebar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rebar tries to keep at a distance but Canvana has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Canvana decides to pull guard.
Rebar wants to control from the top but Canvana keeps moving. #T2#
Canvana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canvana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rebar looking to pass the guard.
Rebar trying to control but Canvana is working from the bottom.
Rebar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Rebar wants to control from the top but Canvana keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Canvana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rebar is breathing heavily.
Canvana trying to control but Rebar is working from the bottom.
Canvana is stalling in the full guard.
Rebar working a defensive guard but Canvana passes into half guard.
Rebar is looking for a sweep. Canvana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebar is refusing to be controlled, as Canvana sits in half guard. #T4#
Canvana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rebar is trying to maintain the position but Canvana is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Canvana wants to work for an arm triangle but Rebar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Canvana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Canvana working Rebar over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canvana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rebar is squirming around, avoiding Canvana's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Canvana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Rebar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canvana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rebar content to stall in guard here.
Canvana is pulling down on Rebar's head to control his posture.
Canvana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canvana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Canvana wants to stand up but Rebar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Canvana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rebar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rebar is not content to let Canvana control the position.
Rebar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Canvana jumps into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rebar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Canvana working away.
Canvana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Canvana trying to control the action but Rebar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Canvana is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rebar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Canvana lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Canvana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Canvana wants to control but Rebar is keeping him busy.
Rebar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Canvana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rebar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Canvana working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Canvana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rebar has given up his back here.
Canvana trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rebar doesn't escape.
Rebar rolls, trying to escape but Canvana keeps control of the position.
Rebar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Canvana.
Colby Canvana has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rebar showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Rebar wants to escape the position.
Rebar staying busy and making it hard for Canvana to control.
Canvana not allowing Rebar to control his hands.
Rebar tries to roll but Canvana sticks to his back.
Canvana has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rebar.
Canvana controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Rebar right now.
Canvana has good solid back control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Canvana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Canvana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canvana tries to land a knee to the head but Rebar blocks with his arms.
Canvana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Canvana pulls guard effortlessly.
Canvana 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.
Canvana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebar's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Canvana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canvana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebar wants to stand and escape but Canvana is having none of it.
Canvana wants to control from the top but Rebar keeps moving.
Canvana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rebar wants to get back to his feet but Canvana passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rebar is concentrating on defense, preventing Canvana from advancing position.
Rebar is trying to control but can't.
Rebar is trying to get back to full guard.
Canvana seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rebar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canvana is working away from the top position though.
Canvana content to control rather than advance.
Canvana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Canvana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rebar is looking to escape.
Rebar tries to improve his position but instead Canvana has taken his back!
Canvana controlling from the back.
Canvana punishes Rebar with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Canvana working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Rebar is doing well to defend. Canvana seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Rebar is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Canvana! |
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Event:
FLB 4
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Salazar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Canvana's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salazar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Salazar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Canvana is rocked!
Salazar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Canvana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salazar scores with a hook to the body. Canvana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salazar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canvana.
Canvana seems to have got his legs back now.
Canvana walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Salazar swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Salazar! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1192 Round 4
Date: Jul 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Grey Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canvana.
Canvana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grey Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grey Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Canvana lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Canvana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grey Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey Jr can't break the clinch.
Grey Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Canvana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Canvana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canvana avoids a wild elbow strike from Grey Jr.#BC2#
Grey Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grey Jr dodges an elbow strike from Canvana.
Canvana fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Canvana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Canvana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Canvana moves into range and clinches up with Grey Jr.
Grey Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Grey Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Canvana rushes Grey Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Canvana swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canvana pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.
Canvana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey Jr pinned against the cage. Grey Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canvana shoots in for a takedown but Grey Jr shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Canvana.
Grey Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Canvana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Canvana instigates a clinch. #T3#
Canvana has a couple of punches blocked by Grey Jr.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canvana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grey Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Grey Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canvana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canvana darts in trying to clinch
and Grey Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canvana's knee momentarily.#T4##CL#
Grey Jr tries to keep at a distance but Canvana has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Grey Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canvana shoots in for a takedown but Grey Jr shows good takedown defense.
Grey Jr tries to clinch up.
Canvana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grey Jr as he avoids it easily.
Grey Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Canvana moves out of range easily.
Canvana tries a head kick but it misses.
As Canvana backs off Grey Jr throws a huge counter combo but Canvana manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey Jr checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grey Jr. Canvana shrugs it off though.
Piru Grey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canvana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey Jr. Grey Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piru Grey Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Grey Jr blocks the leg kick.
Canvana with a poor takedown
and Grey Jr counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Canvana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canvana won't allow Grey Jr to get back to his feet.
Canvana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Grey Jr pushes Canvana off and scrambles back to his feet.
Canvana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grey Jr tries to avoid it but Canvana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grey Jr to the ground. Grey Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grey Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canvana tries to counter by clinching up but Grey Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Grey Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canvana.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Canvana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Canvana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Canvana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Canvana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Canvana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canvana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Jr feints a jab promting Canvana to slip. Grey Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Canvana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grey Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canvana takes a step back to recover.
Grey Jr stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Canvana wants to clinch.
Canvana shoots in and drives through. Grey Jr sprawls well.#TD#
Canvana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grey Jr!
Grey Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grey Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canvana. #T3#
Grey Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Canvana trying to control but Grey Jr is having none of it.
Canvana won't let Grey Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canvana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canvana looking to finish Grey Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grey Jr!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grey Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Canvana looking for a guillotine from mount but Grey Jr is having none of it.
Canvana looking to control but Grey Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Canvana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Grey Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Colby Canvana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canvana controlling from mount.
Grey Jr taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Colby Canvana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Canvana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Canvana is wise to it.
Canvana shoots in but Grey Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Canvana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Canvana gets a double leg takedown into Grey Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grey Jr wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Canvana's hips, looking to push off. But Canvana grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Grey Jr screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Colby Canvana! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1192 Round 3
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canvana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canvana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canvana 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.
Canvana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Canvana advances position into side control!
Luciano tries to bench press Canvana off him but Canvana keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Luciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luciano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Canvana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Canvana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Canvana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Canvana working Luciano over with strikes.
Canvana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Canvana is pressing down on Luciano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luciano is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luciano tries to roll over but Canvana keeps him under control.
Canvana trying to mount his opponent but Luciano defends it.
Canvana controlling the action here.#T3#
Canvana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canvana content to control rather than advance.
Canvana trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Canvana dives in and scores a takedown into Luciano's guard.#T4#
Canvana postures up.
Luciano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canvana is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana controlling from the top position.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Canvana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Canvana stuffs the takedown.
Canvana throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Canvana throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Canvana stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Canvana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Canvana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luciano!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries to buck Canvana off but Canvana is having none of it.
Canvana in side control lands a decent elbow.
Luciano tries to buck Canvana off but Canvana is having none of it.#T1#
Luciano struggling a bit here.
Luciano is being controlled here.
Canvana wants to stand but Luciano has his arm trapped.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canvana is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano tries to buck Canvana off but Canvana is having none of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luciano moves out of range as Canvana throws a body kick.
#T3##TD#
Canvana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canvana lands in his opponent's guard.
Canvana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canvana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Canvana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Canvana rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Canvana dominated that second round.
That's time! Canvana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Luciano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canvana circles away.#TD#
Canvana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luciano's guard.
Luciano is wriggling around but Canvana manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Luciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canvana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luciano.#T1#
Canvana preventing the sweep.
Canvana trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Canvana from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canvana advances to half guard.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Canvana is controlling well.
Canvana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Canvana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canvana thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Canvana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luciano enables Canvana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luciano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Canvana pushes his legs off easily.
Canvana won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Canvana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canvana trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Canvana postures up.
#T4#
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Canvana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Canvana shoots in and gets a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canvana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colby Canvana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Canvana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canvana 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Colby Canvana!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Colby Canvana!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Colby Canvana!
Colby Canvana wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1192 Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Galway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canvana is fending him off so far but Galway persists. Nope, Canvana circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canvana! But no joy.#TD#
Galway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canvana's half guard.
Galway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canvana's head.
Canvana trying to control from the bottom.
Canvana is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canvana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Canvana is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canvana is looking to escape.
Canvana wants to improve his position but Galway is controlling well.
Canvana moves into full guard.
#T1#
Galway throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galway looking to sit in guard and control but Canvana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Galway is wriggling around but Canvana manages to pass to half guard.
Canvana wants to free his trapped foot but Galway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canvana.
Canvana is looking to advance position but Galway won't allow it.
Canvana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galway's head.
Galway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Canvana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canvana thows a huge punch but Galway dodges it nicely.
Canvana controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Galway is defending against the submission attempts here by Canvana.
#T3#
Canvana moves into full mount! Galway won't be happy about that!
Canvana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Galway tries to hold on but Canvana pushes him away.
Canvana controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Canvana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes.
Canvana raining down shots from the mount!
Canvana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Galway because Canvana loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana avoids the attempt from Galway to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Canvana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Galway misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Canvana counters with a shoot takedown. Galway fights it but they end up in guard.
Canvana passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Canvana has hold of Galway's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Galway tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Canvana cranks the arm and Galway screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Galway, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Colby Canvana! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1192 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Canvana jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canvana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivera's guard. #REVR#
Canvana passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canvana is controlling the pace.
Canvana'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvana moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Canvana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canvana misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Rivera struggling a bit here.
Rivera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivera is trying to work for a sweep but Canvana has mounted him!
Canvana controlling from mount.
Canvana landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Canvana is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Rivera is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Rivera flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Canvana anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Rivera and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Canvana slips an arm under Rivera chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Canvana has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Canvana is squeezing on Rivera like an anaconda would it's prey. Rivera fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Canvana! |
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