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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Vazquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Konogawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Vazquez goes for a double leg but Konogawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Konogawa continues to drive forward.
Duncan Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazquez with a poor takedown
and Konogawa counters with a two punch combo.
Tatsura Konogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Vazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vazquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A jab from Vazquez misses.
Konogawa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Konogawa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Konogawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vazquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Konogawa throws a quick counter head kick but Vazquez was just out of range.#TD2#
Vazquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Konogawa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Konogawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vazquez is controlling him well.
Vazquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Konogawa is trying to buck Vazquez off.
Vazquez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Konogawa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Vazquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vazquez connects with a nice short shot to Konogawa's temple.
Konogawa is looking to escape.
Konogawa is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vazquez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vazquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vazquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vazquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konogawa's head.
Vazquez looks winded!#T3#
Konogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vazquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez is trying to control. Konogawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Konogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vazquez.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vazquez is looking to advance position but Konogawa won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vazquez tries to avoid it but Konogawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vazquez to the ground. Vazquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Konogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Vazquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Konogawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Konogawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vazquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Konogawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tatsura Konogawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Konogawa misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Vazquez instigates a clinch.
Vazquez has Konogawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Konogawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Konogawa jumps guard and drags Vazquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vazquez lands a couple of digs.
Vazquez trying to control but Konogawa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vazquez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vazquez postures up in Konogawa's guard and throws a big left but Konogawa blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konogawa wants to stand but Vazquez is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vazquez throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Konogawa circles away easily
and Konogawa counters with a two punch combo.
Konogawa throws a nice head kick!
#T2##TD2#
Vazquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Konogawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vazquez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Konogawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Konogawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Konogawa wriggles free and stands up.
Vazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vazquez misses with a takedown
and Konogawa counters with a two punch combo.
Tatsura Konogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Vazquez.#T3#
Vazquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konogawa pinned against the cage. Konogawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konogawa connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Konogawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Konogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konogawa lands a head kick. Vazquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Konogawa counters with a left and a right that stings Vazquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsura Konogawa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Konogawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vazquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vazquez shoots in and drives through. Konogawa sprawls well.
Konogawa throws a big counter combination but Vazquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Vazquez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vazquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konogawa is looking to escape.#T1#
Vazquez slips a nice elbow through Konogawa's hands, connecting with Konogawa's forehead.
Duncan Vazquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konogawa is trying to stand up here but Vazquez is controlling him well.
Vazquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konogawa defending well though.
Vazquez with the ground and pound but Konogawa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vazquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vazquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vazquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vazquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Konogawa wants to get back to his feet but Vazquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Konogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vazquez stops Konogawa from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vazquez blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vazquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konogawa throws Vazquez to one side and escapes!
No luck for Vazquez with that takedown attempt.
Duncan Vazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Konogawa tries to sprawl out of it but Vazquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konogawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatsura Konogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Vazquez.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Konogawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vazquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Vazquez moves out of range.
#TD#
Konogawa shoots in and bounces Vazquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Konogawa wants to stand but Vazquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Konogawa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsura Konogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konogawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsura Konogawa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Makhachev thumps Vazquez with a low kick.
Vazquez fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vazquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Vazquez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vazquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makhachev defends well and Vazquez ends up having to push Makhachev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vazquez is trying to break free.#TD2#
Makhachev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Makhachev is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Vazquez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Makhachev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhachev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makhachev trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Makhachev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Makhachev with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Makhachev stands up from Vazquez's guard - Makhachev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vazquez misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Makhachev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Makhachev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Makhachev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vazquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vazquez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Makhachev is controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez preventing the sweep. #T2#
Vazquez is looking to pass into half guard but Makhachev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makhachev is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Makhachev from controlling successfully.
Makhachev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhachev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhachev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makhachev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Makhachev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vazquez, up you get!
Vazquez is breathing heavily.
Vazquez throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Makhachev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vazquez won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Makhachev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makhachev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhachev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Makhachev scores with punches from side control.
Vazquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhachev off and has taken his back!
Makhachev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Vazquez working for the choke.
Makhachev tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vazquez has got his arm under Makhachev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Makhachev has spun round into Vazquez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Makhachev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhachev stands up over Vazquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makhachev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Makhachev stands and steps away. Vazquez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Makhachev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikram Makhachev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Makhachev dives in and scores a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Ikram Makhachev has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vazquez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Makhachev keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez wanted to stand there but Makhachev had control of the position.
Makhachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhachev wants to sweep here but Vazquez controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Makhachev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Makhachev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vazquez defends it easily.
Makhachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vazquez is one step ahead there.
Makhachev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhachev keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makhachev 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.
Vazquez being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vazquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Vazquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makhachev did well to prevent Vazquez getting side control.
Makhachev wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy.
Makhachev tries to roll over but Vazquez keeps him under control.#T3#
Makhachev is looking to get back to full guard here but Vazquez has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Vazquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhachev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makhachev regains half guard.
Vazquez with the ground and pound but Makhachev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vazquez slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Makhachev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vazquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vazquez's back!
Makhachev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vazquez hold on?!
Vazquez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Vazquez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makhachev.
Vazquez trying to control the hands but Makhachev breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Makhachev tightening his grip on Vazquez, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhachev cracks Vazquez with a big right hand from the back mount! Vazquez immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Makhachev takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikram Makhachev! |
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