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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Evans rushes Vega and presses him up against the cage.
Vega tries to pull guard but Evans holds him up against the cage and eventually Vega drops back down to his feet.
Evans scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kameron Vega has been cut.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Vega takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Evans obliges.
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega takes a knee right on the jaw!
#KD2#
Evans drops Vega with a big knee straight up the middle! Vega is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Vega is rocked!
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Vega falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeffrey Evans! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Alonso keeps the fight on the outside.
Alonso fails with the takedown.
Alonso is looking to land body kicks.
Alonso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vega. #CL#
Alonso clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage.
Alonso trying to land knees to the body.
Vega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alonso after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Alonso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Alonso.
Vega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Alonso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vega is one step ahead there.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alonso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alonso swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Alonso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Vega working for a submission but Alonso is keeping him at bay.
Alonso wants to hold on but Vega pushes him away.#T3#
Alonso is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alonso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vega dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Vega is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alonso has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Vega stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcos Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Alonso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vega's waist but Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alonso off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega stuffs the takedown attempt from Alonso. Alonso gets slowly back to his feet.
Vega wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Alonso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Alonso on that attempt.
Vega misses the shot to the body.
Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Vega gets tackled into the cage by Alonso. Alonso maintains the clinch.
Alonso lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Alonso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega jumps guard but Alonso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vega avoids a wild elbow strike from Alonso.
Alonso jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alonso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega goes for a double leg but Alonso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alonso continues to drive forward.
Vega shoots in for a double leg but Alonso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcos Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alonso misses with a body kick.
Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alonso. #CL#
Alonso closes the distance and pushes Vega back into the cage.
Alonso stalling the fight.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alonso.
A frustrated look appears on Vega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alonso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega blocks an elbow strike from Alonso.
#T2#
Vega goes for a takedown attempt but Alonso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alonso goes for a double leg but Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vega continues to drive forward.
Alonso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vega smiles and moves away.
Alonso leaves Vega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alonso avoids the body shot from Vega.
#CL#
Alonso clinches up against the cage.
Alonso is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vega is trying to pull guard but Alonso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alonso goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alonso is fending him off so far but Vega persists. Nope, Alonso circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Alonso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Vega fails with the takedown.
Vega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alonso counters with a series of strikes. Vega will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Alonso moves into the clinch.
Alonso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alonso.
Vega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alonso smiles and moves away.
Alonso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alonso stuffs the takedown.
Vega swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL#
Alonso rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alonso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alonso has him pressed against the cage.
Alonso digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vega can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alonso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Alonso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alonso has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vega is on him like a limpet, forcing Alonso back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Alonso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Alonso slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alonso or perhaps it was just good defense by Vega, which made it look bad.
Vega doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Alonso moves into the clinch.
Vega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alonso after a bit of a struggle.
Marcos Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.#BC#
Alonso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Alonso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alonso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vega walks away with a smile on his face. Alonso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vega shoots in but no luck this time.
Alonso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcos Alonso is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown but Alonso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alonso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vega swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Alonso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Alonso jumps guard and drags Vega to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alonso is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega controlling from the top position. #T2#
Alonso looking to control but Vega passes into half guard.
Vega is controlling the pace.
Vega is looking to take a break and control but Alonso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Alonso tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.
Vega trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Vega stands up from half guard.
Vega shoots in and drives through. Alonso sprawls well.
Alonso appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
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.
Alonso shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alonso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alonso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Alonso.
Alonso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vega tries to move into range but Alonso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alonso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alonso as he avoids it easily.
Vega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alonso rather than just go for the knockout.
Alonso stuffs the takedown attempt from Vega. Vega gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Alonso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alonso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Alonso!
Marcos Alonso spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2024 |
#R1#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Kai James has been cut.#TD2#
Vega changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Vega 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.
Vega's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Vega decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Vega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vega manages to circle out of the way.#T1##TD2#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
James working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vega has passed into half guard!
Vega not doing much here.
Vega working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Vega stalling.
Vega prevents James from improving his position.#SUB2#
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Vega.
Vega prevents James from improving his position.#T3##SU2#
Vega stands up out of the half guard.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Vega. Vega gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Vega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vega looks winded!
James trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vega manages to pass to mount!
Vega content just to control the position here.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Vega moves to take his opponent's back.
James trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vega has the hooks in. James is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega biding his time, controlling James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
James lands with a good body shot.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Vega.
Vega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Vega persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to clinch up.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from James.
Vega darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Vega into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James jabs Vega right on the nose. Vega blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Kameron Vega has been cut.#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vega is breathing heavily.
James wants to improve his position but Vega is controlling well.
#T1#
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vega. #SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to get back to full guard but Vega has passed into side control.
Vega scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vega works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James working to try and regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vega working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vega works his way to his opponent's back.
Kameron Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Vega is riding his opponent, not letting James buck him off. #SUB2#
James is trying to roll into a better position but Vega has get a rear naked choke and James is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kameron Vega!
A determined Kameron Vega didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Vega looks for a takedown but Banton sprawls well.
Banton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vega manages to circle out of the way.
Banton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vega tries to clinch but Banton moves away #TD#
and Banton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vega pushes Banton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vega takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Vega stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Vega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vega stalling. #T2#
Banton wants to get back to his feet.
Vega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Banton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega darts in looking for a takedown but Banton gets double underhooks and turns Vega into the cage.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Nice sprawl there from Banton as Vega shoots in.
It looked like Banton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Banton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vega sneaks out the side door and pushes Banton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Banton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Vega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vega. #T4#
Vega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banton trying to control here.
Well, if Vega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Vega dominated that round.
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#
Banton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banton wants it to stay on the feet.
Banton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banton stuffs the takedown attempt from Vega. Vega gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Vega gets a takedown into half guard.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Vega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Vega 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.
Vega is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banton defends it well. #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.
Banton tries to get to full guard but Vega has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vega is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Vega's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vega.
More stalling from Vega.#T4#
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.
Vega frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Banton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vega.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Banton swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega.
Banton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banton shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but Banton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banton tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Vega tries to bum rush Banton with a series of wild strikes but Banton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown. Banton tries to sprawl out of it but Vega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Vega fails with the takedown.
Banton is looking to counter the offense by Vega and move into the clinch.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Vega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Vega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banton to the ground. Vega is now in Banton's guard.
Banton working a defensive guard but Vega manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vega controls the position from side control.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Vega controls the position. #SU2#
Vega decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Banton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Banton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vega defends well.#T3#
Vega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vega pushes down on Banton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kameron Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
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.
Banton is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega. #SU2#
Vega decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kameron Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameron Vega!
Kameron Vega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Vega rushes Fitzwater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vega or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzwater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.#TD#
Fitzwater pulls guard effortlessly.
Fitzwater being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Vega 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.
Fitzwater can't keep his opponent in guard - Vega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vega slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzwater is trying to maintain the position but Vega is very close to passing his half guard.
Vega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Fitzwater forces Vega back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Vega looking to score a takedown here. Fitzwater is defending well but Vega drives through and ends up in Fitzwater's guard.
Vega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fitzwater wants to stand and escape but Vega is having none of it.
Vega stays in close to Fitzwater's body and controls the position.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Fitzwater is keeping the position.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SU2#
Vega stands up and beckons Fitzwater to his feet.
Kameron Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fitzwater gets a clinch.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fitzwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzwater feints and then cracks Vega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vega down.
Vega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzwater misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Vega.
Fitzwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kameron Vega will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzwater wants a takedown.
Fitzwater misses with the head strike.
Fitzwater gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Fitzwater.
Fitzwater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzwater is keeping busy.
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Fitzwater scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vega shoots in but no luck this time.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Vega stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzwater. Fitzwater gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzwater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vega. Vega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzwater is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.#TD#
Fitzwater gets control of Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzwater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Fitzwater is keeping the position.
Fitzwater 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.#SUB#
Fitzwater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Vega is fighting to break Fitzwater's control of his arms but Fitzwater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Vega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fitzwater, up you get!
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vega misses the shot to the body.
Fitzwater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega tries for a takedown but Fitzwater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.#T3#
Fitzwater lands a leg kick that knocks Vega off balance momentarily.
Fitzwater blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Vega.#CL#
Fitzwater pushes Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Vega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzwater walks away with a smile on his face. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.#CL#
Fitzwater rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Fitzwater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vega uses from the top position.
Fitzwater is trying to control the position but Vega postures up. #T4#
Fitzwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Vega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fitzwater, up you get!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzwater.
Fitzwater throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzwater pushes him away.
Dion Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzwater lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzwater to the mat! Fitzwater manages to get full guard.
Fitzwater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vega presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dion Fitzwater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vega tries to pull guard but Fitzwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Fitzwater gets control of Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzwater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzwater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vega is defended easily by Fitzwater.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzwater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.
Vega throws a right hand that Fitzwater ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzwater also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vega.
Dion Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Fitzwater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Vega can't break the clinch.
Fitzwater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzwater is struggling to control the position.
Vega looking to stall.
Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzwater prevents it.
Fitzwater keeps control of Vega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Vega drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Fitzwater looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Fitzwater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vega passes into side control.
Vega scoring with punches and elbows.
Vega staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vega.#T3#
Fitzwater tries to improve position but can't.
Fitzwater gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fitzwater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vega pulls his head out easily.
Fitzwater trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
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.#SU2#
Vega stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vega lands in his opponent's guard.
Fitzwater wants to get back to his feet but Vega passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Vega decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitzwater sprawls well initially but Vega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kameron Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameron Vega!
In his post fight interview, Kameron Vega started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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