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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Gravity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Stein connects with a high kick. #CUT2# It looks like Johnny Gravity has been cut. Gravity shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stein sprawls well. Stein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravity gets slowly back to his feet. Stein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gravity avoids a kick to the body.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravity's sensitive parts. Horgen Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Stein closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stein crunches a lovely knee into Gravity's ribcage. Gravity tries a knee to the head but Stein blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Stein.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Stein. Stein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body. Gravity is breathing heavily. Gravity is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Gravity into the cage. Stein scores a nice knee to the body.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein lands a nice uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stein has Gravity pressed against the cage.
Stein pushes Gravity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Stein lands a good knee to the midsection. Gravity won't want to take too many of those. The referee is keeping an eye on Stein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stein scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stein has Gravity pushed against the cage. Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Stein stalling against the cage.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horgen Stein. Stein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stein.
Stein lands with a nice body punch. Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gravity up against the cage. Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravity backwards. #T4# Stein is stalling here.
A short right from Stein. Stein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stein misses with a knee to the head. Stein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Stein. Stein is pushing Gravity up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horgen Stein dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Gravity's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Stein lands with a nice body kick. Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein keeps Gravity at a distance using the push kick. Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stein - that will leave a mark!
Gravity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stein scores with a head kick.
Stein scores with a hook.#CUT2# Johnny Gravity's cut is getting worse. Gravity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gravity rather than just go for the knockout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stein digs a good hook to Gravity's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stein. Gravity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gravity's head.#T1# Stein cracks the inside of Gravity's front leg. Stein with a jab.#CUT2# Johnny Gravity's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Gravity shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense. Stein shapes to counter with a head kick. Stein scores with a kick to the midsection. Stein with a hook. Stein scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stein. A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gravity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stein. Gravity shrugs it off though. #T2# Stein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stein. Gravity takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stein throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stein has Gravity pushed against the cage. Stein lands a good knee to the midsection. Gravity won't want to take too many of those. Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravity backwards. #CUT2# Jeez, Johnny Gravity's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Stein has Gravity pushed against the cage. Gravity will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Knees to the body from Stein.
#T3# Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stein with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Gravity's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horgen Stein! In his post fight interview, Horgen Stein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Johnny Gravity stepped up to the mic, saying 'We either win or we learn.. I'll come back from this. Just gotta get back and focus.
Thank you all for coming out and supporting me.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1# Loria throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Dimaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dimaya lands a body punch in the clinch. Loria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dimaya has Loria pushed against the cage.#BC2# Dimaya manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Loria lands. Dimaya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC# Dimaya is rocked! Loria ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dimaya's jaw. Dimaya's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Loria does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axl Loria!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1# Dinapoli lands with an overhand left.#CUT# That has opened up Bryan Hammer's cut even more. Dinapoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinapoli wants it to stay on the feet. Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hammer right on the button. Hammer goes down! Dinapoli follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dinapoli gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1# Mendoza scores with a push kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mendoza.#TD# Odo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendoza's half guard. Odo lands with a punch from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Odo lands a nice short elbow. Still in half guard, Odo seems content to control. Odo trying to mount his opponent but Mendoza defends it. Odo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Odo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendoza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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! Mendoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Odo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mendoza! More shots from Odo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constable Odo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1# Manuel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rumbaoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rumbaoa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manuel is out of range. Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumbaoa. Manuel feinted with a counter takedown. Manuel scores with a nice body kick.
Rumbaoa throws a low kick but Manuel moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Manuel with that takedown attempt. Manuel looks to land a combination but Rumbaoa avoids it well. #T1# Manuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumbaoa circles away.
Rumbaoa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot. Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Rumbaoa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Rumbaoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumbaoa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Manuel darts in looking for a takedown but Rumbaoa gets double underhooks and turns Manuel into the cage. Rumbaoa feints a counter leg kick. Manuel checks a leg kick. Christian Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel is looking to clinch. Rumbaoa is looking for the big counter here.#T2# Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Manuel slips a jab from Rumbaoa. Manuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rumbaoa unleashes a big counter combination but Manuel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manuel. Rumbaoa dodges the punch combination from Manuel.
A head kick misses from Manuel. Rumbaoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A punch combination from Manuel misses. Manuel is breathing heavily.#T3# Rumbaoa connects with a high kick. Rumbaoa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Rumbaoa takes the fight into the clinch. Manuel wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumbaoa won't allow it.
#TD2# Rumbaoa successfully pulls guard.
Rumbaoa pulls Manuel in close to his closed guard and prevents Manuel from doing any damage or advancing position. Rumbaoa 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. Rumbaoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manuel's guard. #REVB##T4# Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rumbaoa sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rumbaoa is pushing down on Manuel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manuel is fighting to maintain full guard but Rumbaoa has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Rumbaoa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbaoa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rumbaoa thinks about the counter body kick. Nice takedown defense from Rumbaoa. No joy for Manuel on that attempt. Rumbaoa keeps the fight on the outside. Manuel scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Manuel. Beautiful body shot. Manuel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manuel is looking to clinch but Rumbaoa is avoiding it.
Manuel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rumbaoa's head. Nice uppercut there from Manuel.#T1# Rumbaoa misses with a looping left.#TD# Manuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rumbaoa keeps working. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rumbaoa tries to get to full guard but Manuel has control of the leg. Rumbaoa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manuel. Rumbaoa is pulling down on Manuel's head to control his posture. #T2# Rumbaoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES2# Rumbaoa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manuel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Rumbaoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumbaoa misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming. Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumbaoa manages to avoid it.#T3# Manuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Manuel misses with a head kick.
Rumbaoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel. Rumbaoa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot. Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket. Manuel tries to clinch and Rumbaoa counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rumbaoa loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch. Manuel slips a jab from Rumbaoa. Rumbaoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# Rumbaoa swinging wildly here.
Rumbaoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Manuel with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A punch combination from Rumbaoa misses. Rumbaoa throws out a leg kick but Manuel moves out of range and Rumbaoa only half commits. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Rumbaoa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving. Manuel misses with a kick to the body.
Rumbaoa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot. Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Rumbaoa, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes Rumbaoa against the cage but Rumbaoa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bryan Rumbaoa seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rumbaoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rumbaoa swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rumbaoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Manuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Rumbaoa misses. A jab from Rumbaoa misses. As Rumbaoa looks to move away, Manuel throws a big counter combo but Rumbaoa just gets out of the way. Manuel throws a right and a left that Rumbaoa avoids nicely. Manuel looks to clinch and Rumbaoa counters with a two punch combo. Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbaoa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rumbaoa throws a fast counter high kick but Manuel manages to duck under it in time. Manuel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Manuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rumbaoa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2# Rumbaoa pulls guard effortlessly. Rumbaoa pulls Manuel in close to prevent any damage. #T3##ES2# Rumbaoa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumbaoa. That did some damage! Manuel tries to clinch up but Rumbaoa circles away and keeps his distance. Rumbaoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it. Manuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumbaoa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Rumbaoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Manuel shoots for a takedown but Rumbaoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Manuel throws a quick inside leg kick. Bryan Rumbaoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Manuel shoots in for a double leg but Rumbaoa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Rumbaoa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo. Christian Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bryan Rumbaoa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rumbaoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Rumbaoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rumbaoa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Rumbaoa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1# Nice body kick there by DeMarcus. Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
DeMarcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but DeMarcus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. DeMarcus dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
As Cruz looks to move away, DeMarcus throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way. DeMarcus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeMarcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A right-left combo lands from Cruz. #CUT2# It looks like Nate DeMarcus has been cut. DeMarcus scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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! DeMarcus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeMarcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat. Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeMarcus.
#T1# Decent striking displayed by DeMarcus there. Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. DeMarcus throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeMarcus. DeMarcus misses with a body kick. DeMarcus jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well. Sloppy strikes from DeMarcus. Those never looked like landing. DeMarcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but DeMarcus pushes him off. DeMarcus misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. DeMarcus connects with a single shot there. Cruz looks to land a left hand but DeMarcus moved out of range nicely. Cruz throws a series of punches but DeMarcus avoids them all with ease. DeMarcus appears to be looking for a big counter. DeMarcus slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
DeMarcus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeMarcus lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover. Cruz blocks a head kick by DeMarcus.
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. DeMarcus is breathing heavily. DeMarcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarcus. Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. DeMarcus throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeMarcus as he avoids it easily. DeMarcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nate DeMarcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Cruz. Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably and DeMarcus counters with a left to the body. Nice shot by DeMarcus. DeMarcus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nate DeMarcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch combination from DeMarcus misses. Cruz wants to counter the offense by DeMarcus and move into the clinch position. Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeMarcus moves away. DeMarcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but DeMarcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like DeMarcus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus moves out of range. #T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. DeMarcus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz misses with the combination.
As Cruz looks to move away, DeMarcus throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way. DeMarcus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DeMarcus leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. DeMarcus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cruz throws a right hand that DeMarcus ducks under and follows up with a left that DeMarcus also avoids with ease. A quick step to the side and DeMarcus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cruz is looking to clinch. It looked like DeMarcus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss. Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4# Cruz throws a right and a left that DeMarcus avoids nicely. DeMarcus misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeMarcus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by DeMarcus, which made it look bad. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cruz fails to land the takedown. DeMarcus fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMarcus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. DeMarcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeMarcus misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus moves out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! DeMarcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate DeMarcus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nate DeMarcus's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeMarcus. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but DeMarcus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz misses with a double jab
letting DeMarcus counter with a right hand. Cruz has a takedown stuffed. DeMarcus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react. Nice body punch from DeMarcus. Nate DeMarcus is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
DeMarcus jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus is having none of it. DeMarcus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.#T1# Cruz lands a jab-cross combination. Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but DeMarcus gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage. Nate DeMarcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Cruz. Cruz tries to clinch up. DeMarcus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Nate DeMarcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. DeMarcus lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but DeMarcus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cruz throws a right hand that DeMarcus ducks under and follows up with a left that DeMarcus also avoids with ease. DeMarcus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cruz dodges the punch combination from DeMarcus.
DeMarcus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. DeMarcus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeMarcus swats him away and circles back towards the center. DeMarcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around? DeMarcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2# DeMarcus circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeMarcus throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! DeMarcus keeps the fight on the outside. Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeMarcus. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy. DeMarcus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeMarcus wants it to stay on the feet. Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. DeMarcus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. DeMarcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cruz tries to clinch up. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cruz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeMarcus has got the better of the exchanges. Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cruz shoots in and drives through. DeMarcus sprawls well. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMarcus tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMarcus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. DeMarcus with a jab.#T3# Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus is having none of it. DeMarcus throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. DeMarcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by DeMarcus and move into the clinch position. DeMarcus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Cruz misses with a wild body shot. DeMarcus stuffs the takedown. Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeMarcus sprawls well. DeMarcus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet. Cruz tries to bum rush DeMarcus with a series of wild strikes but DeMarcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. DeMarcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeMarcus but DeMarcus pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from DeMarcus. #T4# Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. DeMarcus throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. DeMarcus sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Cruz dodges the punch combination from DeMarcus.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on DeMarcus's shoulder, as DeMarcus tries to avoid the shot. DeMarcus keeps the fight on the outside. DeMarcus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from DeMarcus. Those never looked like landing. Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus moves out of range. A punch combination from Cruz misses. Some wild striking there from Cruz.
DeMarcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate DeMarcus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nate DeMarcus's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# DeMarcus throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeMarcus defends it well. Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeMarcus. DeMarcus fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMarcus lands a jab. Cruz tries to clinch there but DeMarcus circles away.
Cruz is trying desperately to land a takedown but DeMarcus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cruz. DeMarcus scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Cruz fails with a takedown attempt. Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. DeMarcus fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus is having none of it. As Cruz looks to move away, DeMarcus throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeMarcus pinned against the cage. DeMarcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. DeMarcus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# DeMarcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. DeMarcus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cruz shoots in for a takedown but DeMarcus shows good takedown defense. Nate DeMarcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Cruz. Cruz is looking to clinch. Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMarcus can pounce on him.
DeMarcus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz tries to clinch but DeMarcus is having none of it. DeMarcus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. DeMarcus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz tries to counter with a clinch but DeMarcus shakes him off and moves away. DeMarcus lands a nice shot to the body.
DeMarcus slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
#T2# Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeMarcus's waist but DeMarcus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side. Cruz shoots in for a double leg but DeMarcus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cruz misses with a wild body shot. Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeMarcus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. DeMarcus thinks about countering with a body kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMarcus, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown letting DeMarcus counter with a right hand. Crunch! DeMarcus slams his shin into Cruz's torso. Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from DeMarcus. Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeMarcus pinned against the cage. DeMarcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeMarcus moves away. Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by DeMarcus, which made it look bad. #T3# Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. DeMarcus scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one. Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeMarcus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. DeMarcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from DeMarcus lands. A combination from DeMarcus does no damage. Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMarcus stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet. Cruz wants to clinch. Nate DeMarcus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# DeMarcus throws a combination. Cruz tries to block but a couple of punches get through. DeMarcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cruz shoots in and drives through. DeMarcus sprawls well. Cruz wants to clinch up but DeMarcus keeps it at a distance. Nice uppercut there from DeMarcus. DeMarcus with a nice cross. Cruz blocks a head kick by DeMarcus.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but DeMarcus pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeMarcus as he jumps to the side. DeMarcus avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMarcus tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMarcus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bryan Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cruz misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Nate DeMarcus showed his dominance in that final round. Well DeMarcus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate DeMarcus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1# Daniels connects with a single shot there.#CUT# It looks like Bryan Hammer has been cut. Hammer misses with a takedown and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut. Daniels lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover. Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut. Hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Daniels scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hammer fails with the takedown and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Chris Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Hammer. Daniels cracks Hammer with a good jab.#T1##TD2# Hammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard. Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.#T2# Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Let's hope that Hammer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Daniels lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.#CUT# That has opened up Bryan Hammer's cut even more. Chris Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot. Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels. Daniels catches Hammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Daniels tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range. Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Hammer off the cage and back into range. A jab from Daniels does it's job there. Chris Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT# The cut above Bryan Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Daniels with a jab.#T4##TD2# Hammer drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hammer distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Daniels dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bryan Hammer's cut. That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Daniels misses the target. Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Daniels throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Daniels keeps the fight on the outside. Hammer looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well. Chris Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Hammer. Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Hammer's defenses. #CUT# Bryan Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Nice uppercut there from Daniels. Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Daniels is looking to counter punch. Daniels misses with a right hand #TD2# and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daniels won't be happy with that. Hammer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2# You can see the frustration on Daniels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Daniels seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning. Hammer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Daniels! #T3# Hammer controlling from mount. Daniels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around? Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bryan Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hammer. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Daniels dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bryan Hammer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Hammer with a poor takedown and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2# Hammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daniels sprawls well initially but Hammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Daniels counters with a right hand to the body. Daniels throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes. Chris Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Hammer.#TD2# Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Daniels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniels tries to get out of the position. Hammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Yet more stalling tactics from Hammer.#T3# Chris Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hammer passes to side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daniels gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bryan Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniels working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Daniels 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Daniels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1# Neko shoots and misses and Rumbaoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rumbaoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neko misses with a takedown attempt and Rumbaoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Neko looks to land a combination. Rumbaoa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Rumbaoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A punch combination from Neko misses. Rumbaoa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neko sprawls and moves away. Neko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rumbaoa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Neko eats them both and turns towards Rumbaoa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Neko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rumbaoa defends it well. Karaku Neko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Rumbaoa.
Neko darts in trying to clinch and Rumbaoa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Neko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rumbaoa half committed to a counter leg kick. Neko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Neko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rumbaoa tries to avoid it but Neko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rumbaoa to the ground. Rumbaoa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bryan Rumbaoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karaku Neko. Neko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rumbaoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rumbaoa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2# Neko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumbaoa. Neko with a poor takedown #CL# and Rumbaoa moves into the clinch. Rumbaoa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Rumbaoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Neko misses with a few strikes there.
Rumbaoa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Neko doesn't succeed with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Neko closes the distance looking to clinch and Rumbaoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neko closes the distance and clinches up with Rumbaoa, looking for a takedown. Neko pushes Rumbaoa against the cage but Rumbaoa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Neko looks winded! Neko with a lazy takedown attempt and Neko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Rumbaoa circles away from the clinch attempt and Rumbaoa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The fight stays on the outside here - Neko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Neko clinches with his opponent.
Neko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rumbaoa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neko with a lazy takedown attempt and Rumbaoa counters with an outside leg kick.
Neko wants to clinch enabling Rumbaoa to counter with a crisp jab. Neko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# Rumbaoa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Neko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rumbaoa is out of range and Neko settles back down. It looked like Rumbaoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neko. Neko fails with the takedown and Rumbaoa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Neko's knee momentarily. A cross from Rumbaoa lands. 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! Rumbaoa lands a jab to Neko's midsection. Neko tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Rumbaoa to counter with a crisp jab. A right-left combo lands from Rumbaoa. Rumbaoa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Neko with a poor takedown and Rumbaoa counters with a left and a right that stings Neko. Rumbaoa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Rumbaoa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bryan Rumbaoa's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Rumbaoa scores with a head kick. Neko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Neko misses with a takedown and Rumbaoa counters with a left and a right that stings Neko. Neko throws a right and a left that Rumbaoa avoids nicely. Rumbaoa keeps the fight on the outside. Rumbaoa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neko manages to circle out of the way. Neko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rumbaoa counters with a leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Neko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rumbaoa thows a body kick. Neko tries to catch it but that hurt him. Neko with a poor takedown and Rumbaoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bryan Rumbaoa is winning the standup battle so far. Neko is breathing heavily. Rumbaoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neko doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Neko tries for a takedown but Rumbaoa circles away easily and Rumbaoa counters with a thumping low kick. Bryan Rumbaoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karaku Neko. Neko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rumbaoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Neko tries to land a body kick and Rumbaoa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Rumbaoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Rumbaoa jumps guard.
Rumbaoa is controlling Neko's posture.#SUB# Rumbaoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rumbaoa holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Neko with a flurry of punches that miss. Rumbaoa keeping moving, preventing Neko from controlling successfully. Rumbaoa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Neko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Rumbaoa wants to get back to his feet but Neko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bryan Rumbaoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rumbaoa lands with a kick to the temple. Neko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3# Neko wants to clinch and Rumbaoa counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Neko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD# Rumbaoa is trying to trip Neko. He has hold of a leg but Neko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rumbaoa persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rumbaoa controls from within his opponent's guard. Rumbaoa won't allow Neko to sweep him here. Rumbaoa wants to pass the guard but Neko is keeping the position.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Neko looking to control but Rumbaoa passes into half guard.
Well, if Rumbaoa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rumbaoa wants to pass to mount but Neko is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neko lands a couple of sideways elbows. Neko tries to roll over but Rumbaoa keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Rumbaoa dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bryan Rumbaoa'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. This is the final round! #R3# Neko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rumbaoa counters with a one-two to the body. Neko wants to clinch up but Rumbaoa keeps it at a distance. It looked like Rumbaoa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bryan Rumbaoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Neko shoots and misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL# Rumbaoa drives through and clinches with Neko against the cage.
Rumbaoa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Neko.
#TD# Rumbaoa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Neko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Rumbaoa biding his time, controlling Neko. Rumbaoa has the hooks in. Neko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1# Rumbaoa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Neko wants to escape the position.
Rumbaoa biding his time, controlling Neko. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Neko just trying to survive but Rumbaoa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Rumbaoa controlling well, preventing Neko from escaping the position.
Rumbaoa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Neko doesn't escape. Neko tries to roll but Rumbaoa sticks to his back.
Neko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Rumbaoa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Neko right now.
Neko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Neko trying to control the hands but Rumbaoa breaks the grip. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rumbaoa controls the action. You can see the frustration on Neko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rumbaoa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Rumbaoa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Karaku Neko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bryan Rumbaoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Rumbaoa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rumbaoa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Rumbaoa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1# Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Sechrist forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Sechrist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cruz throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Sechrist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sechrist. Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sechrist's guard. #REVR# Sechrist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sechrist keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Sechrist pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. Cruz wants to control from the top but Sechrist keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sechrist has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture. Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sechrist swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Sechrist wants to sweep but no luck. Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sechrist is retaining full guard. Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss. Cruz advances position into side control!#SUB# Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Sechrist is defending well. #SUB# Cruz has hold of Sechrist's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sechrist seems comfortable defending it but Cruz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sechrist is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sechrist is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cruz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1# Mendoza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Jarosev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jarosev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jarosev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jarosev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jarosev stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.#T1# Mendoza keeping full guard, as Jarosev tries to pass. Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarosev is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Jarosev . It looked like Jarosev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A slow jab from Jarosev misses its intended target. Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Jarosev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jarosev appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt. Jakub Jarosev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mendoza.#TD# Jarosev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendoza on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendoza's guard now, I'm sure.#T2# Jarosev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jarosev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mendoza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jarosev content to stall in guard here. Jarosev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jarosev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Jarosev from controlling successfully. #ES2# Mendoza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jarosev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3# Jarosev gets underhooks to prevent Mendoza's takedown attempt.
A short left from Jarosev . Mendoza is looking for a takedown.#TD# Jarosev gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jarosev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Jarosev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendoza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mendoza trying to control but Jarosev is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SU2# Jarosev is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Jarosev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendoza did well to prevent Jarosev getting side control.#SUB2# Mendoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mendoza wants to control but Jarosev is keeping busy.
Mendoza manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jarosev postures up and lands a big shot to Mendoza's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Jarosev dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Jarosev leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jarosev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mendoza tries for a takedown but Jarosev circles away easily#CL# and Jarosev moves into the clinch. Mendoza working hard to break the clinch. Mendoza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jakub Jarosev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mendoza.#TD2# Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Jarosev passes Mendoza's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Mendoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU# Jarosev stands up from half guard. Jakub Jarosev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Jarosev has managed to clinch.
Jarosev stalling against the cage.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Jarosev has him pinned against the cage. Jarosev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Jarosev gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jarosev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Mendoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# Mendoza wants to control but Jarosev is keeping him busy. The strikes coming from Mendoza are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Mendoza wants to control but Jarosev is keeping him busy. Jarosev defending against the ground and pound. Jarosev can't do much from the bottom here. Mendoza in side control, throwing shots but Jarosev defends. #T3##SU2# Mendoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jarosev to his feet. Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time. Jarosev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Jarosev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mendoza is breathing heavily.#CL2# Mendoza has managed to clinch.
#TD# Jarosev pulls guard effortlessly. Jarosev is controlling Mendoza's posture. Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jarosev keeps moving. Jarosev is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
#T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarosev is on top in guard.
#REVR# Mendoza controls Jarosev momentarily but Jarosev frees himself. Jarosev is looking to advance position but Mendoza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mendoza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakub Jarosev will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Mendoza goes for a double leg but Jarosev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarosev continues to drive forward. Jarosev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?#CL2# Mendoza clinches. A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mendoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jarosev is keeping busy. Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, Jarosev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.#TD# Jarosev lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jarosev wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving. Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Jarosev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jarosev is looking to pass into half guard but Mendoza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendoza is in guard.#REVB##T1# Mendoza trying to control but Jarosev is working from the bottom. Mendoza won't allow Jarosev to sweep him here. Jarosev looking to control but Mendoza passes into half guard.
Jarosev trying to control here.
Mendoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarosev 's head. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Jarosev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2# Mendoza escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL# Jarosev has managed to clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jarosev is trying to pull guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mendoza trying to stall but Jarosev improves his position.
#TD2# Mendoza decides to pull guard. #T3# Mendoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarosev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mendoza pushes down on Jarosev 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Mendoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4# Jarosev is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard. Jarosev wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bryan Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jakub Jarosev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jarosev is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jarosev 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Jarosev ! Jakub Jarosev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# Ramos throws out a leg kick but Katanabe moves out of range and Ramos only half commits. Katanabe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramos just manages to avoid it. Ramos wants to clinch. Ramos is looking to clinch but Katanabe is avoiding it.
Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Katanabe cracks Ramos with a good jab. Bryan Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos tries to clinch but fails miserably and Katanabe counters with a three punch combo that has Ramos backing up. Ramos nods at Katanabe to acknowledge the strikes. Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. Katanabe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ramos darts in trying to clinch and Katanabe counters with a three punch combo that has Ramos backing up. Ramos nods at Katanabe to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Katanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it. Ramos is looking to clinch but Katanabe is avoiding it.
Katanabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos wants to clinch. It looked like Katanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Katanabe keeps the fight on the outside. Katanabe misses with a body kick. Ramos wants to clinch up but Katanabe keeps it at a distance. Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Katanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Katanabe throws a big counter combination but Ramos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ramos tries to clinch up. Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katanabe misses with a body shot.
Katanabe misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Ramos darts in and clinches Katanabe up against the cage. Ramos landing knees to the body.
Ramos tries to land knees in the clinch but Katanabe avoids the damage to the body. Ramos trying to land knees to the body.
Katanabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ramos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Katanabe is breathing heavily. Ramos connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramos lands a good knee to the midsection. Katanabe won't want to take too many of those.#T3# Ramos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramos tries to land knees in the clinch but Katanabe avoids the damage to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramos obliges. Ramos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ramos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Katanabe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ramos lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramos.
Ramos crunches a lovely knee into Katanabe's ribcage. Ramos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ramos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ramos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katanabe.
#T4# Ramos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ramos scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramos crunches a lovely knee into Katanabe's ribcage. Ramos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katanabe.
Ramos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Katanabe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees in the clinch landing for Ramos.
Ramos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katanabe is defending well for now. Ramos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ramos working Katanabe over with knees to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Ramos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Ramos dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ramos tries to clinch up. It looked like Katanabe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos. Nice defenses there by Ramos. Katanabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos. Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Katanabe misses its target. Ramos thumps Katanabe with a low kick. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Katanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Katanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Katanabe misses its target.#T1# Ramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Katanabe circles away.
Watanabe Katanabe is winning the standup battle so far. Ramos wants to clinch up but Katanabe keeps it at a distance. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Katanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katanabe on the side of the head. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramos is looking to chop away at Katanabe's legs. Katanabe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ramos is looking to clinch but Katanabe is avoiding it.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramos misses with an uppercut. Katanabe saw that one coming. As Ramos looks to move away, Katanabe throws a big counter combo but Ramos just gets out of the way. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Ramos tries to clinch but Katanabe is having none of it. Bryan Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ramos throws a leg kick but Katanabe sees it coming and moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Katanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Katanabe throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease. Ramos tries to clinch but Katanabe moves out of range. Katanabe is looking for a counter combo. Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Katanabe appears to be looking for a big counter. Katanabe keeps the fight on the outside. Katanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos. Ramos swings for the body but Katanabe moves out of range.
Ramos wants to clinch.#T3# Katanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Katanabe misses with the combination.
Ramos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Katanabe is looking to wear down Ramos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ramos tries to clinch but Katanabe is having none of it. Katanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Katanabe circles away.
Katanabe throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease. Katanabe backing away here, and Ramos unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Katanabe pushes him off. Katanabe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Ramos tries to clinch up. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Katanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos. Ramos tries to clinch up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Katanabe looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away. Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watanabe Katanabe dominated that second round. That's time! Katanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Katanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Ramos gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Katanabe won't allow it.
Ramos looking to stall.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ramos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramos crunches a lovely knee into Katanabe's ribcage. Ramos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Katanabe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Katanabe's face.
#KD2# Ramos drops Katanabe with a big knee straight up the middle! Katanabe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2# It looks like Watanabe Katanabe has been cut. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Ramos tries to clinch there but Katanabe circles away.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Katanabe circles away.
Katanabe keeps the fight on the outside. Katanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katanabe is looking to counter with head kicks. Ramos tries to score with a low kick but Katanabe moves his leg out of the way. Ramos tries to clinch up. Katanabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Katanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Katanabe attempts a counter takedown but Ramos avoids it well and moves away. Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target. #T2# Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos tries to clinch up but Katanabe circles away and keeps his distance. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away. A quick step to the side and Katanabe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Katanabe keeps the fight on the outside. Ramos wants to clinch up but Katanabe keeps it at a distance. Ramos tries to clinch but Katanabe moves out of range. As Ramos looks to move away, Katanabe throws a big counter combo but Ramos just gets out of the way. Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Katanabe throws a half hearted mid kick. Ramos closes the distance looking to clinch and Katanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Katanabe keeps the fight on the outside. Katanabe looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away. Ramos wants to clinch up but Katanabe keeps it at a distance. Ramos tries to clinch but Katanabe is having none of it. Ramos tries to clinch up but Katanabe circles away and keeps his distance. Katanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.#TD# Katanabe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramos napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ramos gets back to half guard. Ramos wants to get back to his feet.#T4# Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Katanabe stops Ramos from getting back to his feet.
Katanabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ramos is pressing down on Katanabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Katanabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ramos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katanabe is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Katanabe throws an elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katanabe's guard. Nice move by Ramos!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Ramos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1# Time throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD# Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hammer seems keen to control Time's posture.#SUB2# Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Time knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground. Time wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Time trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard. Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1# Time won't allow Hammer to sweep him here. Time wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position. Time wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Time closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammer to the mat! Hammer manages to get full guard. #ES2# Hammer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Time has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Time drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2# Time tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Time has an active guard here but Hammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Hammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Time trying to control here.
Hammer is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hammer prevents Time from standing back up.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Time knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Time tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control. Hammer not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Time keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Time feints and as Hammer raises his hands in defense, Time changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hammer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammer 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. Hammer is adopting a defensive guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Big Time will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Time darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hammer wants to get back to full guard. Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Time's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Time's back! Hammer controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Hammer controlling well, preventing Time from escaping the position.
Hammer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hammer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hammer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bryan Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Hammer gets his hands free as Time looks to control. Hammer keeps control of the position easily here as Time tries to buck him off.
#T3# Hammer gets his hands free as Time looks to control. Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hammer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Time's body.
Hammer is not going to allow Time to sit and survive in this position. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammer gets his hands free as Time looks to control. A bit of a pause in the action here. Hammer controlling the positon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Hammer tries to sprawl but Time drives through with a takedown into half guard. Time seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work. Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Time manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Time can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.#SUB# Time is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Time looking for a sweep. Not yet Time, not yet. Hammer is in close to Time's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hammer slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES# Time has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hammer is on him like a limpet, forcing Time back against the cage. Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Time is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Time wants the takedown. Hammer is fighting it off but Time persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hammer's guard against the cage. Hammer seems keen to control Time's posture. Time tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. Hammer is pulling down on Time's head. It's preventing any offense from Time, at least for the moment.#T4# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Hammer working for a triangle but Time defends it easily.
Time wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Time. I think Time 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Big Time!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1# Lee is looking to clinch but Rumbaoa is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Rumbaoa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lee tries to clinch but Rumbaoa moves out of range. Rumbaoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Rumbaoa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Lee gets tackled into the cage by Rumbaoa. Rumbaoa maintains the clinch. Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lee looking to slow down the pace here. Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee works on Rumbaoa's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Rumbaoa breaks the clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumbaoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rumbaoa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away. Rumbaoa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Lee rushes Rumbaoa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD# Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rumbaoa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Rumbaoa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rumbaoa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Rumbaoa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Rumbaoa breaks from Lee 's wrist control and lands an elbow. Rumbaoa lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rumbaoa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2# Rumbaoa controlling from the full mount. Rumbaoa with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB# Rumbaoa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lee is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Rumbaoa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1# Cruz throws a combination that misses and Silverston counters with a straight right hand. Silverston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silverston . Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silverston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Silverston lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz swings for the body but Silverston moves out of range.
Cruz tries to clinch up.#CL2# Silverston takes the fight into the clinch. Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silverston is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silverston stalling against the cage.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silverston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cruz tries to pull guard but Silverston won't allow it.
#T1##TD# Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Silverston defends easily.
#SUB# Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cruz is tightening it up a little... Silverston has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silverston reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silverston taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1# Crazy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though. Crazy stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet. Mendoza is looking to clinch. Crazy lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crazy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crazy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Crazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bryan Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mendoza dives in and grabs Crazy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crazy pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mendoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1# Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mendoza blocks a head kick by Crazy.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Crazy is avoiding it.
Crazy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Crazy lands the left hand. Crazy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza. Mendoza takes a swing at Crazy's ribcage but misses. Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Crazy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# Mendoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mendoza tries to clinch but Crazy moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crazy! But no joy. Mendoza with a lazy takedown attempt and Crazy counters with a straight right hand. Crazy cracks a nice hook into Mendoza's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza is breathing heavily. Crazy throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily. Crazy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Crazy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Crazy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Mendoza tries for a takedown but Crazy circles away easily and Crazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked and Crazy counters with a crisp right that sends Mendoza to the canvas! Crazy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamakinme Crazy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020 |
#R1# Aviles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aviles tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimaya walks into a left hand. #TD2# Dimaya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Aviles wants to control but Dimaya postures up. Aviles is being controlled here. Aviles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dimaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dimaya tries to pass to full mount but Aviles defends it. Aviles wants to improve his position but Dimaya is controlling well.
#T1# Dimaya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Dimaya avoids the attempt from Aviles to control. Aviles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dimaya.
Aviles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aviles has given up his back here.
#T2# Aviles avoids the strikes from Dimaya. Dimaya trying to control momentarily.
Dimaya is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dimaya gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dimaya gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dimaya apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2# Dimaya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dimaya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Aviles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dimaya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Aviles's face as Dimaya controls the position. Aviles wants to control but Dimaya postures up.#T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aviles prevents Dimaya from moving into mount. You can see the frustration on Aviles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2# Dimaya stands up and beckons Aviles to his feet. Dimaya throws a right hand that Aviles ducks under and follows up with a left that Aviles also avoids with ease. Aviles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Dimaya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Aviles trying to control but Dimaya is working from the bottom. #T4# Dimaya can't keep his opponent in guard - Aviles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dimaya is refusing to be controlled, as Aviles sits in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dimaya is looking to improve his position.
Aviles not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Dimaya dominated that round. That's time! Aviles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A swing and a miss from Dimaya. Aviles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bryan Dimaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Aviles slips a jab and a cross from Dimaya.
#TD2# Dimaya gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Aviles manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dimaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Aviles looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dimaya wants to stand but Aviles has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Dimaya preventing the sweep. Aviles keeping moving, preventing Dimaya from controlling successfully. #T1# Aviles trying to control the position.
Aviles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Aviles wants to take a breather but Dimaya is having none of it. Aviles content to control rather than advance. Bryan Dimaya has got the better of the ground game so far. Dimaya is looking to control Aviles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimaya avoid being mounted? Aviles is keen to just control but Dimaya is a slippery customer.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dimaya wants to get back to full guard. Dimaya is staying active underneath Aviles, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Aviles trying to pass the guard but Dimaya defending well. Aviles controlling the action here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Dimaya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aviles is trying to defend but Dimaya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dimaya is breathing heavily. Aviles wants to improve his position but Dimaya is controlling well.
#T3# Aviles trying to control here.
Aviles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dimaya. Dimaya trying to control but Aviles is working from the bottom. Dimaya wants to stand but Aviles has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #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.#SUB# Aviles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dimaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Aviles tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dimaya throws a big right hand that misses. Aviles trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dimaya trying to control but Aviles is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Dimaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Aviles looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aviles is looking to land body kicks. Dimaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Aviles counters by clinching up. #TD2# Dimaya decides to pull guard. Dimaya wants to sweep here but Aviles controlling him for the moment. Dimaya has control of Aviles's left arm, preventing Aviles from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aviles trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aviles stays in close to Dimaya's body and controls the position. #T1# Aviles wants to control from the top but Dimaya keeps moving. Aviles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Aviles trying to control but Dimaya is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dimaya trying to keep a closed guard but Aviles is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Dimaya dives in and scores a takedown into Aviles's guard. Dimaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dimaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aviles swivels though and keeps the full guard. Aviles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Aviles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dimaya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Aviles controlling from the top position. Dimaya working a defensive guard but Aviles manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB# Aviles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dimaya has escaped the position, nice work there. Dimaya is not content to let Aviles control the position. #T3# Dimaya is looking for a sweep. Aviles wants to control but Dimaya is keeping him busy. Dimaya prevents Aviles from improving position. Aviles is working hard here to advance position. Aviles advances to full mount. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Aviles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Oscar Aviles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aviles takes Dimaya's back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aviles lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bryan Dimaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Dimaya defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aviles's arms.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Aviles showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dimaya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Dimaya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1# Cruz misses with a combination
and Silverston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one! A jab from Cruz misses. A big left from Silverston misses. As Silverston tries to get set, Cruz tries to push him back and clinch up but Silverston manages to avoid the attempt. Silverston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands. Cruz throws a series of punches but Silverston avoids them all with ease. Cruz dodges the punch combination from Silverston .
Silverston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Despite the aggression on Silverston 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silverston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silverston circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Silverston counters with a nice uppercut. Silverston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Silverston sprawls well. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Silverston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. As Cruz backs off Silverston throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Silverston fails to land with a series of punches.
Silverston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz. Silverston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Silverston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Silverston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz. Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silverston defends it nicely. A jab from Silverston finds it's way through Cruz's defenses. #T2# Silverston misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz misses with a takedown and Silverston counters with a two punch combo. Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Silverston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cruz tries to clinch up#TD2# and Silverston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Silverston has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silverston is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put Silverston to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1# Dimaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD# Ramme changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dimaya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dimaya can't do much from the bottom here. Dimaya is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramme is staying active. Dimaya tries to improve position but can't. Ramme trying to control the action but Dimaya is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here as Ramme stalls from top position. Ramme scoring with punches from side control. #T1# Dimaya is trying to get back to half guard. Ramme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dimaya keeps working. Dimaya is pushing Ramme's head away, looking to escape. Ramme manages to hold on to the position though. Dimaya is trying to improve his position. Dimaya holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Dimaya being controlled for a moment. Ramme tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dimaya's legs. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dimaya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramme wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dimaya seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramme dominates the positioning. Ramme wants to take a breather but Dimaya manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramme. Dimaya tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramme trying to control but Dimaya is working from the bottom. Ramme is really struggling to control Dimaya but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dimaya throws a sloppy head kick and Ramme moves out of range easily. Ramme shoots in for a takedown but Dimaya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Ramme shoots in and gets a takedown into Dimaya's guard.#T3# Ramme wants to get up but he can't break Dimaya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ramme has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ramme wants to pass the guard but Dimaya is keeping the position. Ramme trying to control but Dimaya is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramme controlling from the top position. Dimaya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramme is one step ahead there. Ramme wants to pass the guard but Dimaya is keeping the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Ramme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dimaya on the ground.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dimaya controlling Ramme's posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dimaya throws a right hand that Ramme ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramme also avoids with ease. Ramme tries for a takedown but Dimaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD# Ramme shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramme was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ramme tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dimaya's legs. #ES2# Dimaya bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Ramme fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Ramme. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramme tries for a takedown but Dimaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Dimaya moves into range and clinches up with Ramme. Dimaya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Dimaya dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ramme doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Dimaya counters by clinching up. #TD2# Dimaya decides to pull guard. Ramme looking to sit in guard and control but Dimaya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Dimaya passes into half guard. Dimaya is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bryan Dimaya has got the better of the ground game so far. Ramme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dimaya is working away from the top position though. Ramme is looking to get back to full guard here but Dimaya has managed to pass to side control instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramme tries to buck Dimaya off but Dimaya is having none of it. Dimaya advances nicely into full mount. #SU2# Dimaya is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T1# Ramme shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ramme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dimaya but Dimaya pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dimaya wants to counter the offense by Ramme and move into the clinch position. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Ramme. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramme shoots for a takedown but Dimaya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dimaya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramme. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Dimaya gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Dimaya pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2# Dimaya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ramme slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimaya, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Dimaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimaya just stands there and leans against the cage. Dimaya missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Dimaya breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Ramme shoots in for a double leg but Dimaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dimaya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ramme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramme wants it to stay on the feet. Dimaya works Ramme's body with a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramme shoots in but no luck this time. Dimaya lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2# Dimaya rushes Ramme and presses him up against the cage. Dimaya looking for a takedown. Dimaya is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2# Dimaya ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dimaya no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Dimaya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dimaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Dimaya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramme is aware though and is defending well. Ramme is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Ramme trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramme looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ramme wants to control from the top but Dimaya keeps moving. Ramme's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dimaya keeping full guard, as Ramme tries to pass. Ramme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dimaya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Dimaya missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dimaya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ramme is looking to improve his position.
Dimaya content to control rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Dimaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Ramme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimaya as he avoids it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Dimaya misses.#CL2# Dimaya clinches with his opponent.
Ramme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dimaya pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Dimaya pulls guard successfully.
Ramme is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Dimaya has his foot on Ramme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramme works his way back into a safe position though. Ramme trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimaya swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramme is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ramme trying to control but Dimaya is working from the bottom. #T1# Ramme looking to pass the guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Ramme trying to control but Dimaya is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dimaya stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Ramme. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramme fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimaya avoids it really well and circles away. Rudi Ramme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ramme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dimaya counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dimaya misses with a head kick.
Ramme shoots in but no luck this time. Ramme shoots in looking for a takedown. Dimaya tries to sprawl out of it but Ramme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dimaya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# Ramme leaves Dimaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. No luck for Ramme with that takedown attempt. Dimaya misses with a takedown attempt - Ramme sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dimaya shoots in for a takedown but Ramme shows good takedown defense. #TD# Ramme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dimaya tries to improve position but can't. 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! Dimaya is not content to let Ramme control the position. Dimaya wants to control but Ramme postures up.#T3# Dimaya wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Ramme is trying to get an arm triangle but Dimaya is defending well. #SUB# Ramme working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dimaya struggling a bit here.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dimaya is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dimaya is being controlled here. Dimaya tries to bench press Ramme off him but Ramme keeps the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rudi Ramme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bryan Dimaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dimaya keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Dimaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dimaya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Dimaya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Dice. Dice gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Dice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Dice throws an elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dice's guard. Nice move by Ramos!#REVB# Dice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dice tries to get out of the position.#SU2# Ramos stands and steps away. Dice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Dice looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well. Ramos tries to clinch but Dice is having none of it. Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ramos tries to clinch there but Dice circles away.
#TD# Ramos tries to sprawl but Dice drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Ramos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dice is on him like a limpet, forcing Ramos back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dice is trying to pull guard but Ramos has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Dice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dice is trying to pull guard but Ramos has him pressed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ramos trying to stall but Dice improves his position.
Dice tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Dice fails to pull guard.
Ramos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dice is breathing heavily.#T1# Ramos can't break the clinch.
Ramos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Ramos.
Dice takes a knee to the side of the body. Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ramos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ramos working Dice over with knees to the body. Ramos connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Declan Dice has been cut. Ramos scores with a knee to the head.
Ramos lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramos lands a nice knee to the body. Ramos lands a good knee to the midsection. Dice won't want to take too many of those. Ramos lands a good knee to the midsection. Dice won't want to take too many of those. Dice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ramos scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Dice is rocked! Ramos is trying to maintain a safe position but Dice gets an underhook and turns Ramos into the cage. Oh Dice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A knee to the head by Ramos.
Knees to the body from Ramos.
Dice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramos smiles and moves away.
Bryan Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ramos tries to clinch but Dice moves out of range. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ramos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the cage. Ramos stalling in the clinch but Dice improves position. Ramos crunches a lovely knee into Dice's ribcage. Ramos lands a nice knee to the body. Ramos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramos obliges. Knees to the body from Ramos.
Ramos jerks Dice's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dice drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ramos goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ramos because Dice was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bryan Ramos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# Dino tries to clinch but Rumbaoa moves out of range. Rumbaoa is looking for a counter combo. Rumbaoa throws a leg kick but Dino checks it. Dino wants to clinch.#CL2# Dino moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rumbaoa.
Dino lands a nice elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Bryan Rumbaoa has been cut.#T1##BC2# Dino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Rumbaoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dino's guard. Dino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dino wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rumbaoa manages to pass to side control. Rumbaoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rumbaoa not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dino is trying to stand back up but Rumbaoa is controlling him
Rumbaoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Dino looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Rumbaoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Dino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU# Rumbaoa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Dino tries to clinch but Rumbaoa moves out of range. Mateusz Dino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rumbaoa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dino's sensitive parts. #T3# Dino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumbaoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dino has closed the distance and engaged Rumbaoa in a clinch.
Rumbaoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rumbaoa is trying to stall.
Rumbaoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dino looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dino slowing the pace effectively. Rumbaoa blocks a body shot from Dino. Rumbaoa tries to break the clinch but Dino is controlling the position. Dino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rumbaoa. Dino tries to throw a body punch but Rumbaoa avoids it by throwing Dino back against the cage. Nice elbow from Dino. #T4# Dino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Dino breaks the clinch.
Dino moves to clinch but Rumbaoa breaks away and Rumbaoa counters with a two punch combo. Dino closes the distance but Rumbaoa moves to the side and Rumbaoa counters with a leg kick. #CL2# Dino moves into the clinch successfully.
Dino lands an elbow just above Rumbaoa 's eye. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Dino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rumbaoa lands a slapping body shot.
Dino fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateusz Dino will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bryan Rumbaoa's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rumbaoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan Rumbaoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbaoa swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Dino looks to move away, Rumbaoa throws a big counter combo but Dino just gets out of the way.#CL2# Dino has closed the distance and engaged Rumbaoa in a clinch.
Rumbaoa tries to circle away but Dino has him pinned against the cage. Dino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumbaoa's elbow. Rumbaoa jumps guard but Dino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rumbaoa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dino has him pressed against the cage. Dino misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Dino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rumbaoa motions for Dino to come forward. Rumbaoa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Dino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rumbaoa, pushing him back against the cage. Dino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1# Dino stalling against the cage.
Rumbaoa avoiding damage as Dino throws knees to the body.
Rumbaoa wants to stall.
Rumbaoa tries to pull guard but Dino holds him up against the cage and eventually Rumbaoa drops back down to his feet.
Rumbaoa is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Rumbaoa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumbaoa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dino has him pressed against the cage. Rumbaoa takes an elbow to the temple. Dino lands an elbow inside that Rumbaoa shrugs off. #CUT2# Bryan Rumbaoa's cut is getting worse. Rumbaoa has Dino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# Bryan Rumbaoa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2# Dino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# Jeez, Bryan Rumbaoa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Dino lands an elbow inside that Rumbaoa shrugs off. #BC2# Dino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rumbaoa.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dino stalling against the cage.
Dino has Rumbaoa pressed against the cage.
Dino lands an elbow inside that Rumbaoa shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryan Rumbaoa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateusz Dino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# Cruz misses with a straight right. Cruz throws a body shot but no joy. Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looked like Yan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yan pinned against the cage. Yan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Yan is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Yan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.#T1# Yan's corner calls for a 1-2. Yan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Yan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Petr Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Cruz. Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yan counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz. Cruz dives in and grabs Yan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yan pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out. Yan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cruz tries for a takedown but Yan circles away easily#TD# and Yan counters with a shoot takedown. Cruz fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2# Yan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yan has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted. Yan postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow. 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!#SUB2# Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2# Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yan defends well. Yan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruz 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.#SUB2# Yan is posturing up here but Cruz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yan has to tap! Slick submission there by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Cruz!
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