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Event:
Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1# Pablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely. Mendes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mendes lands with a hook. Pablo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pablo takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses. Pablo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Pablo. Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mendes jabs at Pablo's body. Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.#T1# Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mendes lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head. Pablo swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Pablo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it. Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes. The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mendes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mendes misses with a body shot.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A big left from Pablo misses. Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Pablo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch. Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Pablo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL# Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Pablo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Mendes taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes. Pablo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Pablo throws a head punch that misses. Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mendes stalls. #T3# Mendes slowing the pace effectively. Pablo throws a head punch that misses. Mendes prevents a body shot from Pablo. Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch. Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch. Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Pablo wants to stall.
Mendes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pablo up against the cage. Mendes slowing the pace effectively. Good body shot from Mendes.
#T4# Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo. Mendes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The referee calls for Mendes to work.
Mendes gets through Pablo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage. Pablo is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pablo has his back to the cage. Pablo lands with a left to the head. #BC# Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendes, which made it look bad. A counter left hand to the body from Mendes misses its target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Pablo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo. A little feinted left hand from Mendes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mendes throws a hook but Pablo blocks it. Pablo feints the counter takedown. Pablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Mendes pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Mendes. A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land. Mendes blocks a body shot from Pablo. Pablo misses with the head strike.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes lands a hook that snaps the head of Pablo backwards. Mendes leaning his opponent against the cage. Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Mendes's head. #T1# Pablo looking to slow down the pace here. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mendes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes. A left hand lands to the body for Mendes.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Pablo lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo working aggressively here.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch. Pablo gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pablo lands a shot to the body.#BC# Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pablo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mendes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pablo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away. Pablo with the counter takedown but Mendes avoids it easily.#T2# Pablo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pablo moves out of range of the strikes. Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far. Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mendes thuds a left hand into Pablo's body. Mendes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pablo. Pablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pablo shoots in but no luck this time. Mendes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss! Pablo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout. Mendes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mendes jabs Pablo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mendes digs a good body shot into Pablo's ribs. Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Pablo missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pablo cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs. Mendes throws a big shot that misses. Pablo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Mendes. #TD2# Pablo 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.#ES# Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Pablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pablo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mendes jabs Pablo right on the nose. Pablo blinks but takes it well. Pablo looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well. Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Pablo is breathing heavily. Mendes lands a head shot.#T4# Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Pablo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A big left from Mendes misses. Mendes slips a straight right by Pablo. Nice shot lands for Mendes. Pablo looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range. Mendes looks to throw the jab but Pablo is out of range. Mendes misses with a head kick.
Pablo needs to keep his hands up - Mendes had a free shot at his head there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mendes throws a low kick but Pablo moves out of range easily. Pablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab. Pablo lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Pablo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mendes lands with a right hand. Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes. Nice shot lands for Mendes.#CL# Mendes clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes. Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Mendes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pablo moves away from the strike by Mendes. Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pablo momentarily.
Pablo drops his hands momentarily and Mendes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# Mendes misses with a looping right. Mendes throws out a loose jab but Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it. Pablo takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses. Pablo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Pablo throws a body shot but no joy. Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter. Mendes throws a body shot but no joy. Mendes lands an overhand right. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo. Mendes tries to land a front kick but Pablo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mendes connects with a right hand. Pablo shakes it off. Mendes with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mendes throws a shot from downtown. Pablo moves away and avoids it. Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Pablo keeps the fight on the outside. Pablo misses the shot to the body. #CL# Mendes has managed to clinch.
Petey Pablo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mendes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around? A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land. Pablo just leaning against Mendes, taking a breather. Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo letting Mendes take a breather here. Pablo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pablo wants to stall.
Mendes has Pablo pushed against the cage.#T3##BC# Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pablo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pablo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mendes looks to land a left hand but Pablo moved out of range nicely. Pablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Pablo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mendes catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pablo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab. Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top. Mendes lands the left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pablo scores with a jab to the body. Pablo misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Pablo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4# Pablo lands a jab to Mendes's midsection. Mendes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pablo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mendes misses the jab. Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Pablo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pablo misses with a straight left. Mendes avoids the body shot from Pablo.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pablo misses with a straight right. Mendes connects with a jab. No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes throws a nice inside leg kick. Mendes connects with a jab. Mendes punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Mendes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes! Chad Mendes very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. Petey Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this shit! '.
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Event:
Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Norris throws out a leg kick but Pablo moves out of range and Norris only half commits. Norris lands a really nice looking cross but Pablo seems unphased.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Norris scores with a decent looking hook. Norris misses with a body shot
#CL# and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch. Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablo. #BC2# Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pablo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though. Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pablo defends well and Norris ends up having to push Pablo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Norris throws a head kick that misses. Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2# Norris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Norris in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends. Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Norris landing strikes. #SUB2# Norris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Norris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Norris scores with a couple of short elbows. Norris in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends. We've been hearing good reports from Pablo'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. Pablo can't do much from the bottom here. Pablo tries to bench press Norris off him but Norris keeps the position. Norris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pablo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Norris working the ground and pound.#T2# Norris throws a strike aimed at the side of Pablo's head but Pablo avoids it well. My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Norris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The strikes coming from Norris are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Norris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Pablo parries the strikes from Norris easily there. Norris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pablo to escape.
Pablo gets back to half guard. Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Norris is looking to take a break and control but Pablo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pablo tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg. Norris thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Norris throws a strike but Pablo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3# Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Norris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control. Norris throwing strikes but missing. Norris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it. Norris swings for the body but Pablo moves out of range.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pablo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#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. Pablo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norris throws a big shot that misses. Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Norris has a takedown stuffed. Norris cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg. Norris slips a jab from Pablo. A head kick from Norris lands but Pablo takes it in his stride. Norris throws out a powerful jab. Pablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Pablo's head. Norris throws the left hand but Pablo avoids the punch easily. Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Pablo gets caught napping as Norris dives in and scores a takedown. Pablo manages to retain guard. Norris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pablo throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely. Pablo slips a straight right by Norris. Norris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing. Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. Norris looks to land a body kick but Pablo moved away. Pablo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris. Pablo looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range. Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pablo loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch. Pablo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norris. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norris with a hook. Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Pablo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norris. #T1# Pablo has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Pablo wants to control but Norris is keeping busy.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though. Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Norris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Norris throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely. Norris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sub Norris has got the better of the ground game so far. Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# Norris is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Norris thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pablo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Norris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Norris working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working. Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though. Norris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Norris working the head and body with strikes. Norris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Norris throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely. Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Norris misses with a head shot. Pablo uses the momentum to regain guard. Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Norris throwing strikes but missing. Norris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Norris scores with a nice right hand.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Pablo walks into a jab. Norris punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch. Pablo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Norris tests Pablo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Norris lands a front kick. Pablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Pablo's head. Good shot there by Norris. Norris with a jab. Norris cracks Pablo with a right hand to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Pablo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pablo. Pablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Pablo is just out of range.#T1# Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A swing and a miss from Norris. Norris misses with an uppercut. Pablo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pablo moves out of range as Norris strikes. Pablo throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it. Norris scores with a nice head shot. Pablo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo. Norris lands a head shot. Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pablo. Norris with a jab. Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pablo defends well and Norris ends up having to push Pablo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Pablo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norris manages to circle out of the way. Sub Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pablo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range. Pablo ducks right into an uppercut from Norris. Norris throws out a powerful jab. Pablo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pablo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris. Pablo misses with a wild body shot. Nice shot lands for Norris. Pablo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head. Pablo swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
#T3# Pablo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Norris catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2# Norris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norris lands in his opponent's guard. Pablo keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass. Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Norris throws a big elbow that misses. Norris throwing strikes from guard but Pablo blocks nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Norris stands up over Pablo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# Norris postures up in Pablo's guard and throws a big left but Pablo blocks it. Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pablo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sub Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pablo keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully. Norris scoring with some ground and pound. Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Norris content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Sub Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Norris 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris! Petey Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this shit! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1# Pablo shoots in but Nym avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pablo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Nym clinches with his opponent.
Nym prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nym has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Nym avoids the elbow strike from Pablo, against the cage.
Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sudo Nym has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Nym misses with a punch on the inside.
Nym scores with a shoulder strike. Nym can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Nym scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Petey Pablo has been cut. A nice left hand lands by Nym.
Nym stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nym pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nym is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nym lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from Nym - that landed with a thud.
Pablo pushes off an throws an elbow but Nym leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nym presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pablo looks winded! A right hand to the body from Nym.
#T1# A hook to the body from Nym.
#TD# Nym decides to pull guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nym is on top in guard.
#REVR# Nym postures up and lands a big shot to Pablo's brow. Nym wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. Nym is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Nym postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Nym makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nym lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nym throwing strikes but missing. Nym wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. Pablo managing to control the position. #T2# Nym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nym 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. Nym trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pablo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pablo is trying to keep Nym in close.
Nym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nym chips away with some ground and pound. Nym might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nym trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pablo is trying to control the position but Nym postures up. #T3##SUB2# Pablo looking for a guillotine here but Nym defends easily.
#SUB# Nym drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pablo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pablo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pablo! #REVB# Pablo throwing strikes but Nym manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Nym lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB# Nym tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Pablo struggling a bit here. Nym throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4# Nym tries to advance to mount but Pablo denies him. Nym scores with punches from side control. Pablo can't do much from the bottom here. Pablo tries to buck Nym off but Nym is having none of it.#SUB# Nym is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pablo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Nym is putting a hurting on Pablo here, landing some big shots from side control. Pablo can't do much from the bottom here. Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't. This has been an exciting period of action! Nym lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pablo down.
Nym taking a break here but Pablo is having none of it and regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Nym dominated that round. The cut man is working on Petey Pablo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pablo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nym displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo. #CL# Nym pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch. Nym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around? Pablo avoids a wild elbow strike from Nym. Nym prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pablo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nym gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Sudo Nym has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Nym lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees to the body from Nym.
#TD# Nym gets control of Pablo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nym will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nym wants to stand up but Pablo is controlling him. Pablo trying to control but Nym is working from the bottom. My spies in The Shit-house inform me that Pablo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1# Pablo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pablo trying to control but Nym is working from the bottom. Nym pulls Pablo in to control the position. Pablo is looking to advance position but Nym has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Pablo regains half guard. Pablo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Pablo gets full guard.#T2# Nym wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. Pablo has momentary wrist control but Nym slips an elbow through the middle. Nym postures up.
Nym wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pablo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nym distracts Pablo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Nym trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sudo Nym overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nym passes into half guard. Pablo has hold of Nym's hands but Nym slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nym looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pablo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nym performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nym is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Nym trying to control from half guard but Pablo is working away. Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nym is working away from the top position though. Nym is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4##SUB2# Pablo looking for submissions off his back. Nym with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Nym trying to control from half guard but Pablo is working away. #SUB2# Pablo actively working from the bottom here. Nym scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nym thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
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. Nym connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nym lands with a punch from half guard. Nym landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Pablo is trying to control but can't.
Nym working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Nym dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Petey Pablo's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD# Nym closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pablo's guard. Nym chips away with some ground and pound. Pablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Nym stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pablo throws up his legs and catches Nym in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nym tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pablo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Petey Pablo! An intense looking Petey Pablo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'IM OLD! And I still kicked his ASS!'.
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Ascension 352
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Low swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo throws a push kick but Low slaps the foot to one side. #CL2# Pablo rushes Low and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Low's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Pablo looking for a takedown. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo. Pablo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Low's elbow. Low leaning his opponent against the cage. Low takes an elbow to the temple. Pablo's coach down at The Shit-house was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pablo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pablo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Low is keeping busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Low gets underhooks to prevent Pablo's takedown attempt.
Short Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Pablo tries to score a body lock takedown but Low shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Low presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Low tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# A hook to the body from Low.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pablo. Low stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Low. Pablo lands a damaging elbow. Pablo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Low lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch. Pablo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pablo is trying to maintain a safe position but Low gets an underhook and turns Pablo into the cage. Low prevents a takedown attempt there.
Low taking a breather. Pablo can't get the takedown.
Pablo slowing the pace effectively. Low stalling.
Low leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Low blocks the elbow strike.
Low trying to control the position but instead, Pablo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Low into the cage.#BC# Low manages to break the clinch.
Low moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pablo goes for a double leg but Low avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Low continues to drive forward. Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Low scores with a sloppy right hand. Pablo should have avoided that one. Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Low counters with a stiff right hand. Low misses with a straight right. Pablo wants to counter with a clinch but Low pushes him away. The fighters circling - Low throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pablo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Low. Low misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Pablo with a poor takedown and Low counters with a right hand to the body. Low throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pablo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Low swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.#TD2# Pablo gets a takedown into half guard. Pablo is trying to control. Low wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Low regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pablo. Pablo postures up in Low's guard and throws a big left but Low blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pablo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Low is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Pablo stopping the sweep attempt from Low. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pablo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pablo landing some decent shots from guard. Pablo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pablo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pablo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pablo throwing strikes from guard but Low blocks nicely. Pablo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Low dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Low throws a lazy right hand but Pablo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Low ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away. Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Low paws at him with a jab and circles away. Low lunges at Pablo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pablo's hand. Pablo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Low counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Low stuffs the takedown. A counter left hand to the body from Low misses its target. Low cracks Pablo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Pablo misses with a takedown attempt and Low counters with a head kick. Short Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Pablo tries for a takedown but Low circles away easily and Low counters with a nice uppercut. Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Low counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Low swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Low was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Low moves out of range as Pablo strikes. Low went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Low finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Low but Low pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Pablo fails to land the takedown. Low was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pablo is breathing heavily.#TD2# Pablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sloppy strikes there by Pablo. Pablo working the ground and pound but Low is defending the strikes. The strikes coming from Pablo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Low is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around? Low manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Pablo working the head and body with strikes. #ES# Low makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Pablo is looking to clinch. Low leaves Pablo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2# Low just misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo wants to counter the offense by Low and move into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Low does it's job there. Short Low is winning the standup battle so far. Pablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Low defends it nicely. Pablo wants to slow Low down by chopping away at his legs. A slapping leg kick lands for Low.
Pablo slips a straight right by Low. Pablo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Low buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Low throws a head kick but Pablo moves out of range.
Low works Pablo's body with a nice hook. Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2# Pablo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Low to the mat! Low manages to get full guard. Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Low is retaining full guard. Low keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully. #T3# Pablo stays in close to Low's body and controls the position. Pablo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Petey Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far. Low preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pablo throws a strike but Low rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Low throws a strike but Pablo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Pablo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Pablo throws a big elbow that misses. Pablo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pablo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# Low working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pablo. Pablo controlling from the top position. Low keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully. Pablo is looking to work some ground and pound but Low has wrist control. Pablo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Low swivels though and keeps the full guard. Low preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Low dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pablo, right into the meat.
Low fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pablo manages to avoid it. Low misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely. Pablo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Low sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Low keeps the fight on the outside. Low throws a good cross that connects.
Low keeps the fight on the outside. As Pablo looks to move away, Low throws a big counter combo but Pablo just gets out of the way. Pablo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pablo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Low avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pablo fails with the takedown and Low counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Short Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Decent striking displayed by Low there. Low lands a leg kick that knocks Pablo off balance momentarily. Low moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Pablo moves to clinch but Low breaks away and Low makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pablo wants to clinch up but Low keeps it at a distance. Low lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Low swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Pablo with that takedown attempt. Pablo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Low's waist but Low gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo off to one side. Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Low scores with a three punch combo!
Pablo is looking to score with low kicks. Pablo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Low fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Low manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Pablo fails with the takedown. Nice shot by Pablo.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Low lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Low.
Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Low pushes him off. Low fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pablo just manages to avoid it. Low lands a lovely overhand right. Low looks for the body kick but Pablo saw that one coming. Low throws a series of punches but Pablo moves out of range. Pablo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Low defends well and Pablo ends up having to push Low into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Low lands a jab to the nose. Low just misses with a punch to the body.
Low sets himself, and Pablo steps forward looking for the clinch! Low avoids it this time. Low catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Low connects with a body shot. Low lands a lovely overhand right. Pablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Low sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablo somewhat.#T3# Pablo cracks Low with an open hand slap. Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Low pushes him off. Nice shot by Low. Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pablo tries to clinch up. Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense. Pablo scores with a leg kick.
Low lands with a straight right. Pablo didn't see that one coming.#CL2# Pablo clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablo throws an elbow but misses. Pablo misses with a short punch on the inside. Low is trying to maintain a safe position but Pablo gets an underhook and turns Low into the cage.#T4# Low taking a breather. Pablo trying to stall but Low improves his position.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Low. #BC# Low manages to break the clinch.
Pablo has his takedown stuffed and Low counters with a straight right hand. Donk. Low catches Pablo right on the button with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Low displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo. Low's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Low duly obliges. A looping hook to the body misses from Pablo. Low does a little dance to reset his feet. Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Short Low is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Low lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Low. Low connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Short Low showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Low, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Low! After the fight, Short Low was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Petey Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'I love this shit! '.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1# That kick from Pablo tenderised Westerberg's leg. Westerberg is trying to keep his angry face on. Pablo staying out of range there. Pablo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westerberg sprawls well. Westerberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet. Westerberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pablo lands with a hook. Westerberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# Westerberg tries to keep at a distance but Pablo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Pablo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pablo controlling the action here. #T1# Westerberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pablo scores with a couple of nice shots. Ground and pound from Pablo. Pablo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pablo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Westerberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pablo scores with a couple of nice shots. Westerberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.#SUB2# Pablo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Westerberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pablo. Pablo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Pablo stalling. Westerberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westerberg tries to get out of the position. Pablo throwing shots but Westerberg is blocking nicely. Pablo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Pablo wants to work for an arm triangle but Westerberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pablo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Pablo stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Westerberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pablo. Pablo controlling the action here. Westerberg wants to control the action here but instead Pablo manages to pass to full mount! Pablo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Westerberg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pablo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2# Pablo looking to isolate an arm here. Westerberg doesn't see it coming and as Pablo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Pablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petey Pablo! Petey Pablo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'IM OLD! And I still kicked his ASS!'. Gunnar Westerberg spoke after the fight, saying 'QFC what the hell? This wasn't a fair fight!'.
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Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Pablo rushes Larsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Pablo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pablo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Pablo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Larsen tries to get to full guard but Pablo has control of the leg. Pablo trying to control the action but Larsen is working from the bottom. #SUB# Larsen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Pablo seems to be working for a kimura but Larsen defends the submission attempt. Pablo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Pablo drops an elbow to the side of Larsen's head. Pablo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Larsen controlling the position well. Larsen is in trouble now - Pablo has advanced to mount! Pablo controlling the pace for now. Larsen is looking to get to half guard. Larsen is working hard here to advance position. Pablo controlling from the full mount. #T2# Larsen is looking to get to half guard. Larsen taking shots to the head. Larsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pablo avoids the attempt from Larsen to control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pablo tries to control but Larsen wriggling away. Larsen taking shots to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pablo content just to control the position here. Pablo dominating with strikes here.#T3# Pablo landing strikes, looking to finish! Pablo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2# Larsen is rocked! Larsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Larsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pablo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Larsen regains half guard. Pablo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Pablo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Pablo prevents Larsen from improving his position. Larsen seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Pablo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Pablo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Pablo misses with a head shot. Larsen uses the momentum to regain guard. Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Larsen is looking for a triangle here but Pablo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.#CL2# Pablo closes the distance and clinches. Pablo lands an elbow just above Larsen 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Jake Larsen has been cut. Larsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo digs a right hand underneath Larsen's ribcage. Larsen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pablo controlling the action here for a moment.
Pablo lands an elbow inside that Larsen shrugs off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pablo pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Pablo has picked Larsen up - he's going for a ride! Pablo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Larsen trying to control here.
#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Larsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Pablo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pablo has managed to get both his arms back between Larsen's legs - danger averted. Pablo cracks Larsen with a solid left hand. Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard. Pablo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Larsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pablo is aware though and is defending well. Pablo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Pablo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pablo distracts Larsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Pablo trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom. Larsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Pablo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larsen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Pablo trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Pablo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2# Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pablo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsen is one step ahead there. Pablo is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up. #SUB2# Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablo is keeping the position for now. Petey Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Pablo working for a triangle but Larsen defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Larsen wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. Larsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pablo is retaining full guard. Pablo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Larsen trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom. Larsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pablo controlling Larsen's posture. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jake Larsen's cut. 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# Larsen drops his hands momentarily and Pablo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Pablo moves out of range easily. Larsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Larsen misses with a low kick. Pablo lands a jab to the head.
#TD2# Pablo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Larsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pablo is in Larsen's guard. Larsen trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Larsen working for a triangle but Pablo defends it easily.
#T1# Pablo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larsen's head.#SUB# Larsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pablo passes into half guard.
Pablo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pablo works his way into full mount! Pablo with a couple of short strikes. Pablo looking to finish Larsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larsen!#T2# Larsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pablo cracks Larsen with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petey Pablo! An intense looking Petey Pablo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'IM OLD! And I still kicked his ASS!'.
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Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1# Leatherton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT# That has opened up Will Leatherton's cut even more. Pablo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Pablo and sends Leatherton crashing to the mat! Pablo follows him down to the mat - Leatherton regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Leatherton is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Still in half guard, Pablo seems content to control. Leatherton is still in real trouble! Can Pablo finish him? Pablo working Leatherton over with strikes. Pablo slips a nice elbow through Leatherton's hands, connecting with Leatherton's forehead. Leatherton regains full guard. Nicely done. Pablo landing some decent shots from guard. Leatherton can't keep his opponent in guard - Pablo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Leatherton seems to have recovered his senses. Pablo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Pablo'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. Leatherton tries to roll over but Pablo keeps him under control. Ground and pound from Pablo. Pablo is looking to advance position but Leatherton won't allow it. Leatherton has hold of Pablo's hands but Pablo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pablo controlling the action here. Nice strikes from Pablo there. #SUB# Pablo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leatherton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pablo. #SUB2# Leatherton actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Pablo slips a nice elbow through Leatherton's hands, connecting with Leatherton's forehead. Leatherton taking some punishment here, with Pablo in his half guard. #CUT# The cut above Will Leatherton's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pablo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Pablo passes to side control. #T4##SUB# Pablo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherton, who protects the arm well. Pablo scores with punches from side control. #CUT# Will Leatherton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Leatherton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petey Pablo! Post fight, an emotional Petey Pablo said 'IM OLD! And I still kicked his ASS!'.
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Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1# Whisp ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Whisp throws a nice outside leg kick. Whisp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# Pablo darts in and clinches Whisp up against the cage. Whisp misses with the head strike.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Pablo receives a warning from the referee for stalling. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pablo. A short right from Pablo on the inside. Pablo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whisp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pablo leaning against his opponent.
Pablo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Pablo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Whisp can't fight it off and eventually Pablo manages to take the fight to the floor. Whisp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pablo throws a big elbow that misses. Pablo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Whisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Pablo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Pablo throwing strikes from guard but Whisp blocks nicely. Pablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whisp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pablo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pablo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Whisp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pablo throws an elbow that misses. Whisp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pablo's guard. Nice move by Whisp!#REVR##SUB2# Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whisp defends it easily.#SUB2# Whisp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whisp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2# Pablo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whisp defends well.#SUB2# Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whisp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Pablo is looking for a triangle but Whisp pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2# Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whisp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whisp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pablo wants to sweep but no luck. Pablo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Pablo working for a triangle but Whisp defends it easily.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pablo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Pablo trying to control but Whisp is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Pablo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Whisp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nice shot lands for Whisp. Pablo tries to clinch up. Whisp digs a good hook to Pablo's body.
Whisp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Whisp misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Pablo closes the distance and pushes Whisp back into the cage.#BC# Whisp breaks from the clinch.
Whisp catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Whisp looks to throw the jab but Pablo is out of range. Whisp works the jab nicely. Whisp scores with a jab to the head.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pablo is defended easily by Whisp. An attempted straight right counter from Whisp misses the target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Whisp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bill Whisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo. Whisp dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Whisp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Whisp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Whisp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bill Whisp is winning the standup battle so far. Whisp scores with a nice right hand.
Whisp connects with a leg kick. Pablo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Whisp swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo. Whisp moves out of range of the strikes. Pablo closes the distance but Whisp moves to the side and Whisp counters with a straight right hand. Pablo tries to clinch but Whisp is having none of it. It looks like Whisp has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Whisp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?#CL2# Pablo moves into the clinch. Whisp lands a nice uppercut. Whisp can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Pablo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2# Pablo wants the takedown. Whisp is fighting it off but Pablo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Whisp's guard against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Pablo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Whisp dives on top into guard.#REVR# Pablo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whisp is one step ahead there. #T2# Pablo controls Whisp momentarily but Whisp frees himself. #SUB2# Pablo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whisp defends well. Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whisp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Whisp wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Whisp stopping the sweep attempt from Pablo. Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Pablo working for a triangle but Whisp defends it easily.
Whisp wanted to stand there but Pablo had control of the position. Whisp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground. Pablo wants to sweep here but Whisp controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pablo holds on and takes a little breather. Whisp wanted to stand there but Pablo had control of the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pablo fails with the takedown. Petey Pablo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pablo tries for a takedown but Whisp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Pablo closes the distance and pushes Whisp back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Whisp dominated that second round. That's time! Whisp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Pablo misses with a takedown attempt and Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good leg kick by Whisp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses. Pablo doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Whisp to counter with a crisp jab. Whisp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Whisp tests Pablo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Whisp checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whisp. That's going to slow Pablo down. Pablo blocks a head kick by Whisp.
And Pablo tries to counter it with a takedown but Whisp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Whisp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Whisp scores with a punch to the head. A cross from Whisp lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whisp throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Pablo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whisp's guard.#SUB2# Pablo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Whisp dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Pablo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whisp defends well. Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2# Pablo has his foot on Whisp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whisp works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Whisp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petey Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far. Whisp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pablo is proving hard to escape from. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pablo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whisp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Pablo throws a big elbow that misses. Pablo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pablo trying to control but Whisp is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Pablo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Whisp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3# Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Whisp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Pablo working for a triangle but Whisp defends it easily.
Pablo 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.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Whisp wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Pablo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Whisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pablo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Pablo prevents Whisp from getting back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pablo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pablo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whisp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Whisp showed his dominance in that final round. I think Whisp 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Whisp! Bill Whisp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Petey Pablo had this to say: 'I love this shit! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Pablo moves into the clinch. Murtagh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pablo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murtagh backwards. #TD2# Pablo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murtagh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2# Pablo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Murtagh! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pablo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petey Pablo! In his post fight interview, Petey Pablo gave a big smile as he said 'IM OLD! And I still kicked his ASS!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1# Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santoro swats him away and circles back towards the center. A countering left hand to the body from Santoro misses.#CL# Pablo rushes Santoro and presses him up against the cage. Pablo lands a right hand. Santoro is trying to stall.
#TD# Pablo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Santoro can't fight it off and eventually Pablo manages to take the fight to the floor. Santoro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Santoro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Pablo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santoro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Pablo is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB# Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Pablo has his foot on Santoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santoro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Pablo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santoro defends well. Santoro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santoro passes into side control.
#SUB2# Santoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pablo has escaped the position, nice work there. Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Santoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working. Pablo tries to bench press Santoro off him but Santoro keeps the position. Santoro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Pablo manages to get back to half guard. Pablo gets full guard. Santoro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Pablo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santoro stacks Pablo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santoro! Santoro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pablo down.
#T3# Santoro grinds an elbow into Pablo's temple. Pablo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santoro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Pablo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santoro landing a few strikes. Pablo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santoro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2# Santoro tries for a kimura but Pablo is defending well. Pablo is looking for a sweep.#T4# Pablo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santoro is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Santoro lands a heavy elbow. Santoro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pablo?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Santoro raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2# Santoro working for a submission but Pablo is keeping him at bay. Santoro unloading with bombs! Pablo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Santoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Santoro prevents Pablo from improving his position. Santoro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pablo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pablo wants to clinch but Santoro slips to the side and Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pablo moves to clinch but Santoro breaks away and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand. Pablo looks to clinch and Santoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pablo moves to clinch but Santoro breaks away and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Pablo moves into the clinch successfully.
Santoro is trying to break free.#TD# Pablo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pablo manages to end up in side control. Pablo wants to control but Santoro is keeping him busy. Santoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pablo's best efforts. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pablo moves into full mount! Santoro won't be happy about that! Santoro throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Santoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Pablo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santoro manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1# Santoro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pablo misses with the ground and pound. Pablo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Santoro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Pablo is trying to get an arm triangle but Santoro is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Santoro wants to control but Pablo postures up. Check out the look on Pablo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2# Santoro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Pablo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santoro's head. Pablo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pablo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santoro's head. Pablo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Pablo is looking for a kimura but Santoro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pablo to get the leverage. #SUB# Pablo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santoro sees it coming and defends easily. Santoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Santoro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Pablo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santoro defends it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santoro defends it well. #T3# Pablo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Santoro is pressing down on Pablo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Santoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Pablo has gone for a leg lock! Santoro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pablo's guard.#REVB# Pablo wants to sweep but no luck. Santoro landing some decent shots from guard. Santoro works a leg free and moves into half guard. Santoro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4# Pablo wants to improve his position but Santoro is controlling well.
Santoro winds up and cracks Pablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santoro pulls his head out easily. Santoro is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Santoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pablo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Santoro is looking for a kimura but Pablo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santoro to get the leverage. Santoro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicky Santoro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A chopping leg kick lands by Pablo. Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santoro swats him away and circles back towards the center. Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Pablo has closed the distance and engaged Santoro in a clinch.
Pablo stops a takedown attempt from Santoro.
Pablo lands a right hand. #TD# Pablo has hold of one of Santoro's legs. Santoro is fighting the takedown attempt but Pablo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Pablo lands a couple of elbows. Santoro keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully. Santoro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pablo trying to control but Santoro is working from the bottom. Pablo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Santoro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Pablo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pablo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Santoro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Santoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Santoro trying to control the position.
Santoro has Pablo pulled in close to control his posture. Pablo distracts Santoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Santoro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pablo trying to control but Santoro is working from the bottom. Santoro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Santoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Santoro works over Pablo with some ground and pound from guard. Nicky Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santoro passes into side control.
Pablo tries to buck Santoro off but Santoro is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Santoro trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom. Pablo can't do much from the bottom here. Santoro landing strikes. Santoro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Pablo tries to bench press Santoro off him but Santoro keeps the position. Santoro working the head and body with strikes. Santoro lands an elbow. Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Santoro working the head with strikes. Santoro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pablo down.
Pablo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Pablo tries to bench press Santoro off him but Santoro keeps the position. Santoro is working Pablo over with some ground and pound from side control. Santoro working the head with strikes. Pablo is not content to let Santoro control the position. Santoro in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4# Pablo tries to buck Santoro off but Santoro is having none of it.#SUB2# Santoro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Pablo's face as Santoro controls the position. Pablo is looking to reverse the position. Santoro landing a few strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santoro lands some shots froms side control. Pablo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Santoro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight! Nicky Santoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Santoro 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Santoro! Nicky Santoro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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