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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFN#8 Minor vs Stenberg
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Gravanoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Gravanoe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Destroyer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gravanoe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Destroyer pulls down on the head and he's put Gravanoe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Destroyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1# DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat. DeCicco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeSantos pinned against the cage. DeSantos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. DeCicco shoots in for a double leg but DeSantos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. DeSantos swats away the attempt to clinch by DeCicco. A nice side step and DeSantos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. DeCicco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeSantos. DeSantos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2# DeCicco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSantos to score an easy takedown into full guard. DeSantos looking to pass the guard. DeCicco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSantos's guard. #REVR##T1# DeCicco preventing the sweep. #SU# DeCicco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSantos, up you get! DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat. DeCicco goes for a double leg but DeSantos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeSantos continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# DeCicco clinches up against the cage. DeCicco swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSantos uses good head movement to avoid it. DeSantos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. DeCicco stalling against the cage.
DeCicco tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
#T2##BC# DeCicco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. DeSantos shoots in for a takedown but DeCicco shows good takedown defense. No luck with that takedown attempt from DeCicco. DeCicco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSantos as he jumps to the side. #CL2# DeSantos closes the distance and clinches. DeCicco is trying to pull guard but DeSantos has him pressed against the cage. DeCicco goes for a takedown attempt but DeSantos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeCicco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeCicco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. DeSantos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. DeCicco is breathing heavily. DeCicco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away.#T3# DeSantos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeCicco circles away quickly and effectively. DeSantos stalks DeCicco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeCicco's face. DeCicco staggers backwards, shaken. DeCicco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A right-left combo lands from DeSantos. #CL2# DeSantos pushes DeCicco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# DeCicco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. DeCicco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch. DeSantos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeCicco sprawls well. DeCicco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSantos gets slowly back to his feet. DeSantos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4##CL2# DeSantos closes the distance and pushes DeCicco back into the cage. DeCicco has DeSantos pressed against the cage, preventing DeSantos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# DeCicco pulls DeSantos into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. DeCicco controls DeSantos momentarily but DeSantos frees himself. DeCicco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. DeSantos content to stall in guard here. DeCicco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# DeCicco working for a triangle but DeSantos defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# DeCicco shoots in but DeSantos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# DeCicco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2# DeSantos wriggles free and stands up. DeSantos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeSantos wants it to stay on the feet. DeCicco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeSantos. DeCicco has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# DeSantos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. DeSantos looks for a takedown but DeCicco sprawls well.#T1##TD2# DeSantos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeCicco was covering up waiting for the punch and DeSantos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# DeCicco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DeSantos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC# DeCicco breaks the clinch.
DeCicco doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2# DeSantos has closed the distance and engaged DeCicco in a clinch.
DeCicco jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. DeCicco tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeCicco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away. DeSantos is trying to pull guard but DeCicco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2# DeSantos fails to pull guard.
DeCicco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSantos smiles and moves away.
DeCicco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DeCicco misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch. DeSantos wants to counter the offense by DeCicco and move into the clinch position. DeSantos shoots in but no luck this time. DeCicco shoots for a takedown but DeSantos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for DeSantos.#CL2# DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches. DeCicco tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage. DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3# DeCicco jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# DeCicco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. DeCicco moves out of range as DeSantos throws a body kick.
DeCicco throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Desman DeSantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# DeSantos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Desman DeSantos has got the better of the ground game so far. DeCicco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. DeSantos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. DeCicco is looking to regain half guard here but DeSantos keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# DeCicco struggling a bit here. DeSantos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. DeSantos advances to mount. #SU2# DeSantos get's back to his feet. DeCicco has a takedown stuffed. DeCicco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Left hook, right uppercut from DeSantos. DeCicco tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSantos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. DeCicco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away. DeSantos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeCicco as he avoids it easily. DeCicco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. DeCicco tries for a takedown but DeSantos circles away easily and DeSantos counters with a one-two to the body. DeSantos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. DeCicco feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# DeCicco clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# DeCicco manages to break the clinch.
DeCicco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2# DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.#BC# DeCicco breaks the clinch.
#T1# DeSantos throws a nice looking combination but DeCicco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# DeSantos gets a clinch. DeSantos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCicco.
DeCicco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeSantos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeCicco has him pressed against the cage. DeCicco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeCicco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. DeCicco wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSantos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. DeCicco prevents DeSantos from breaking the clinch.#T2# DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. DeSantos tries to break free but DeCicco pushes him back against the cage. DeCicco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeSantos.
DeSantos lands a left hand.
DeCicco tries to break the clinch but DeSantos is controlling the position. DeCicco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSantos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. DeSantos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. DeCicco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. DeSantos is pressed up against the cage. DeCicco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSantos down to the mat. DeSantos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. DeSantos throws a right and a left that both miss. Frankie DeCicco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# DeSantos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeCicco's waist but DeCicco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSantos off to one side. DeSantos fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# DeCicco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# DeSantos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSantos keeping moving, preventing DeCicco from controlling successfully. DeSantos trying to control the position here. #SUB2# DeSantos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeCicco defends it easily.#T4# DeSantos controls DeCicco momentarily but DeCicco frees himself. DeCicco is fighting to break DeSantos's control of his arms but DeSantos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. DeCicco wanted to stand there but DeSantos had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Desman DeSantos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well DeSantos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desman DeSantos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Gotti gets a double leg takedown into Dominguez's guard.#SUB2# Gotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dominguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dominguez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Gotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez. Dominguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gotti looking to control but Dominguez passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotti is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold. Dominguez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Dominguez is thwarting Gotti's attempts to control the position.#T1# Gotti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominguez's back! Dominguez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gotti's guard. Nice work there by Dominguez.
Gotti pulls Dominguez in to control the position. Dominguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# Dominguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gotti's head. Gotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dominguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Dominguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gotti is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up. Dominguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dominguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Dominguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gotti looks winded!#SUB2# Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into half guard.
Gotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Dominguez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gotti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dominguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Dominguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1# Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Moreno tries to sprawl out of it but Gotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moreno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Moreno throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Moreno enables Gotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moreno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Moreno keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #SUB# Moreno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotti defends it easily. Gotti controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gotti looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB# Moreno looking for subs off his back but Gotti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gotti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gotti stalling away here and it's allowed Moreno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Gotti trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom. Gotti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Moreno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gotti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Moreno has his foot on Gotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotti works his way back into a safe position though. Gotti's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Gotti is fighting to break Moreno's control of his arms but Moreno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gotti fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Moreno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Alvin Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gotti. Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gotti with a lazy takedown attempt and Moreno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Moreno scores with a push kick. Moreno looks for a takedown but Gotti sprawls well. A countering left hand to the body from Gotti misses.#T4# Moreno digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
No joy there for Moreno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moreno as he avoids it easily. Moreno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Gotti misses with the combination.
#TD# Moreno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gotti was covering up waiting for the punch and Moreno finishes the takedown easily into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moreno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Moreno dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Moreno or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotti, which made it look bad. Gotti closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Gotti pushes Moreno against the cage but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Moreno really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotti sprawls well. He's pushed Moreno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It seemed like Gotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gotti goes for a double leg but Moreno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moreno continues to drive forward. Moreno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gotti backs up against the cage.
Gotti misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno tries to clinch but Gotti is having none of it. #CL# Moreno has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gotti.
Gotti is breathing heavily.#T1# Gotti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreno has him pressed against the cage. Gotti stops a takedown attempt from Moreno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gotti.
#BC# Moreno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gotti slaps away a takedown attempt from Moreno, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD# Moreno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gotti quickly recovers to half guard. Gotti has hold of Moreno's hands but Moreno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gotti is trying is best to control the position here. Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around? Moreno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Moreno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Moreno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Moreno working over Gotti with some ground and pound. Gotti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3# Moreno working over Gotti with some ground and pound. Gotti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Moreno misses with a head shot. Gotti uses the momentum to regain guard. Moreno postures up and lands a big shot to Gotti's brow. Moreno lands a couple of decent looking shots. Alvin Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Moreno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Moreno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Moreno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Moreno throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moreno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gotti controlling the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreno circles away. Gotti tries to clinch up. Moreno lands with a good body shot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Moreno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A decent looking body kick lands there for Moreno. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Moreno dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moreno as he avoids it easily. Moreno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though. John Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gotti scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moreno. Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gotti as he avoids it easily. Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Moreno works over Gotti's head and body with a nice combination.#TD# Moreno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gotti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1# Moreno connects with a couple of short punches. Moreno with a nice head shot there. Moreno throws a big elbow that misses. Moreno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Moreno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gotti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gotti has momentary wrist control but Moreno slips an elbow through the middle. Moreno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Moreno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Moreno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moreno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3# Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gotti is trying to control Moreno's posture but Moreno avoids it. #SUB# Moreno tries for a kimura but Gotti is defending well. Moreno misses with the ground and pound. Gotti is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gotti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moreno. Moreno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Moreno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gotti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gotti regains half guard, as Moreno was trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Alvin Moreno showed his dominance in that final round. Well Moreno 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Moreno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Rice closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Rice's face as he tries to break the clinch. DeCicco is trying to drag Rice to the mat but Rice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# DeCicco has picked Rice up - he's going for a ride! DeCicco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Rice wants to stand back up but DeCicco manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rice tries to buck DeCicco off but DeCicco is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# DeCicco decides to stand back up. Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rice shoots in for a takedown but DeCicco shows good takedown defense. DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch. DeCicco fails with the takedown.#T1# DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat. DeCicco tries to counter with a clinch but Rice shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Rice takes the fight into the clinch. Rice connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeCicco's face.
DeCicco is trying to force a seperation but Rice has the dominant position.#TD2# DeCicco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeCicco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. DeCicco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2# DeCicco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Rice postures up.
DeCicco has Rice pulled in close to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCicco is on top in guard.
#REVB# Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rice wants to sweep but no luck. Rice wants to control but DeCicco passes easily into half guard.
DeCicco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Rice is trying to get back to full guard. DeCicco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rice keeps working. Rice is looking to control DeCicco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rice avoid being mounted? DeCicco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rice wants to improve his position but DeCicco is controlling well.
Rice wants to control but DeCicco passes into side.
Rice is looking to reverse the position.#T4# Rice struggling a bit here.#SUB2# DeCicco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. DeCicco slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rice. Rice is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. DeCicco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rice wants to hold on but DeCicco pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie DeCicco dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# DeCicco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rice swats him away and circles back towards the center. DeCicco misses with a combination
and Rice makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeCicco really felt that one! Rice looks for a takedown but DeCicco sprawls well.#TD2# Rice tries to sprawl but DeCicco drives through with a takedown into half guard. Rice tries to kick DeCicco off in order to stand up. DeCicco Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2# DeCicco has hold of Rice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rice seems comfortable defending it but DeCicco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but DeCicco couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie DeCicco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Wanderlei tries to clinch up but DeCicco circles away and keeps his distance. Frankie DeCicco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DeCicco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Wanderlei feints and as DeCicco raises his hands in defense, Wanderlei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wanderlei scoring with some ground and pound. DeCicco striking off his back but it's not causing Wanderlei any problems. #SUB# DeCicco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wanderlei defends well. DeCicco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wanderlei on the ground. Wanderlei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wanderlei wants to pass the guard but DeCicco is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeCicco trying to keep a closed guard but Wanderlei is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2# Wanderlei stands up and waves to DeCicco to follow him. #T1# DeCicco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. DeCicco shoots for a double leg takedown but Wanderlei sprawls well. He's pushed DeCicco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice sprawl there from Wanderlei as DeCicco shoots in. Wanderlei tries to counter with a clinch but DeCicco shakes him off and moves away.#TD2# Wanderlei looking for a takedown here - he's got it. DeCicco is wriggling around but Wanderlei manages to pass to half guard.
DeCicco is breathing heavily.#REVR# Wanderlei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Wanderlei maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! DeCicco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wanderlei has cracked it and DeCicco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wanderlei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Wanderlei!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Alvarez clinches up with Gotti and pushes him back against the cage. Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gotti has him pressed against the cage. Gotti has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
#TD2# Gotti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2# Gotti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Alvarez is pushing Gotti's head away, looking to escape. Gotti manages to hold on to the position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there. Gotti blocks the strikes from Alvarez.
Gotti wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #T1# Gotti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Gotti drags him back down. Alvarez is not content to let Gotti control the position. Alvarez stops Gotti from passing to mount. Alvarez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Gotti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Alvarez is in trouble now - Gotti has advanced to mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gotti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3# Gotti wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him. Alvarez postures up.
#ES2# Gotti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Gotti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Gotti looks winded! Alvarez is trying to stand.
Alvarez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4# Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Gotti stops Alvarez from standing up. #ES# Alvarez pushes Gotti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. John Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Gotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!#ES# Alvarez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! 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!#TD2# Gotti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Alvarez tries to bench press Gotti off him but Gotti keeps the position. Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. 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 Jody Alvarez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jody Alvarez's cut. 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# Alvarez blocks a jab.#TD2# Alvarez gets caught napping as Gotti dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard. Gotti wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB# Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotti defends well. Alvarez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gotti trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gotti is breathing heavily.#SUB# Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gotti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gotti looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. John Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far. Gotti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gotti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alvarez?
#T2# Gotti lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Alvarez is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Gotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gotti, into his guard. #REVR# Gotti being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# Alvarez continues to stall.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Gotti working for submissions but it's allowed Alvarez to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Gotti looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jody Alvarez's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Gotti has taken the fight into the clinch. Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Gotti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Gotti.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Gotti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Gotti jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gotti is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB2# Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Gotti's legs - danger averted. Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# 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. Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gotti swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Gotti responds with a good body kick, but Alvarez manages to step out the way in time. Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez. No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Gotti clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Alvarez pulls Gotti into guard.
Gotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T3# Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Gotti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gotti wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. Gotti pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2# Gotti stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Alvarez jumps guard but Gotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jody Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Gotti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
#ES# Alvarez kicks Gotti off and gets to his feet. #T4##TD2# Gotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alvarez to the mat! Alvarez manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Alvarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gotti sitting in guard, not really doing much. The adventures of Gotti the control monster continue. Boring. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gotti is looking to advance position but Alvarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! John Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gotti 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gotti! During a confident post fight interview, John Gotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1# Gravanoe sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2# It looks like Raleigh Owens has been cut. Gravanoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Gravanoe closes the distance and clinches. Gravanoe missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Owens gets control of Gravanoe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Owens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gravanoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gravanoe chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB# Gravanoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gravanoe has managed to get both his arms back between Owens's legs - danger averted.#SU2# Gravanoe stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. Sammy Gravanoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Gravanoe misses. Owens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Gravanoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Gravanoe jumps guard.
Gravanoe trying to control the position.
Owens preventing the sweep. #T1# Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gravanoe has Owens pulled in close to control his posture. Gravanoe wants to improve his position but instead Owens has moved into half guard.
#SUB# Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gravanoe wants to get back to his feet.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gravanoe scores with a few weak punches. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB# Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Owens tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gravanoe controls his leg. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Gravanoe feints and as Owens raises his hands in defense, Gravanoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3# Gravanoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Owens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gravanoe defends well. Gravanoe cracks Owens with a solid left hand.#SU2# Gravanoe stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. #CL2# Gravanoe gets a clinch. Gravanoe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravanoe is pushing Owens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Owens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4##TD2# Gravanoe is trying to trip Owens. He has hold of a leg but Owens is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gravanoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Gravanoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Gravanoe stands and steps away. Owens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Owens gets tackled into the cage by Gravanoe. Gravanoe maintains the clinch. #TD# Owens wants the takedown. Gravanoe is fighting it off but Owens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gravanoe's guard against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gravanoe pulls Owens in close to his closed guard and prevents Owens from doing any damage or advancing position. Gravanoe has a closed guard, preventing Owens from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gravanoe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raleigh Owens's cut. 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# Gravanoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Owens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gravanoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2# Gravanoe shoots in and gets a takedown into Owens's guard.#ES# Owens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gravanoe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Sammy Gravanoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Owens has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2# Gravanoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Gravanoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Owens gets tackled into the cage by Gravanoe. Gravanoe maintains the clinch. Gravanoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gravanoe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Owens is keeping busy.#BC2# Gravanoe breaks the clinch.
Gravanoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2# Gravanoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Owens to the mat! Owens manages to get full guard. Sammy Gravanoe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Gravanoe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from. Gravanoe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gravanoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Owens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gravanoe defends well.#SU2# Gravanoe stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. #TD2# Gravanoe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owens is trying to defend but Gravanoe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gravanoe is breathing heavily. Owens wants to control but Gravanoe is keeping busy.
#T2##SU2# Gravanoe postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Owens to stand up. #TD2# Gravanoe drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gravanoe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Owens looking for a guillotine here but Gravanoe defends easily.
#SUB2# Gravanoe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gravanoe cracks Owens with a solid left hand.#SUB# Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gravanoe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Owens working a defensive guard here.
Gravanoe with a nice head shot there. Gravanoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Owens working for submissions but it's allowed Gravanoe to get to half guard.
#ES# Owens kicks Gravanoe off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Gravanoe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gravanoe is in Owens's guard.#ES# Owens kicks Gravanoe off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Gravanoe dives in and scores a takedown into Owens's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Owens has momentary wrist control but Gravanoe slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Gravanoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gravanoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Owens is tightening it up a little... Gravanoe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gravanoe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gravanoe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Owens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raleigh Owens!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 762 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1# Silva throws a right and a left that DeCicco avoids nicely. As Silva looks to move away, DeCicco throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way. Silva throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeCicco lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. DeCicco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeCicco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely. DeCicco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Silva thuds a left hand into DeCicco's body. Left hook, right uppercut from Silva. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeCicco is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# DeCicco has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1# DeCicco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2# DeCicco gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. DeCicco manages to retain guard. DeCicco is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. Silva cracks DeCicco with a solid left hand. DeCicco tries to land a sweep but no joy. Silva chips away with some ground and pound. Silva postures up in DeCicco's guard and throws a big left but DeCicco blocks it. Silva being controlled here momentarily. Silva is in close to DeCicco's body, working some short punches and elbows. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2# Silva stands up from DeCicco's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2# DeCicco is rocked! Silva throws a perfectly timed hook that sends DeCicco crashing down! DeCicco tries to stagger back to his feet but Silva just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused DeCicco asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welington Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Gravanoe gets a double leg takedown into Ellison's guard.#ES# Ellison kicks Gravanoe off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Gravanoe looking to score a takedown here. Ellison is defending well but Gravanoe drives through and ends up in Ellison's guard. Gravanoe postures up in Ellison's guard and throws a big left but Ellison blocks it. Gravanoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2# Ellison is rocked! Gravanoe gets to his feet and stands over Ellison, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ellison felt that one! Gravanoe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ellison from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravanoe! After the fight, Sammy Gravanoe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1# Mixon lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gotti shoots in for a double leg but Mixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gotti closes the distance and clinches up with Mixon, looking for a takedown. Gotti pushes Mixon against the cage but Mixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gotti needs to keep his hands up - Mixon had a free shot at his head there. Gotti moves in looking to clinch but Mixon pushes him off.#CL2# Mixon pushes Gotti up against the cage in a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Mixon.
Mixon lands a nice uppercut. Mixon works on Gotti's body with a couple of short punches. Mixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. Nice body punch from Mixon - that landed with a thud.
Mixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right handed body shot lands from Mixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon. Mixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mixon lands a right hand. #T1# Gotti wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon. Gotti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mixon to keep the fight standing. Mixon is working Gotti over against the cage. Gotti is breathing heavily. A short right from Mixon. Gotti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Mixon has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mixon. Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Mixon digs a right hand underneath Gotti's ribcage. Gotti let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. A short right from Mixon on the inside. Mixon digs a right hand underneath Gotti's ribcage. Gotti let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice left hand lands by Mixon.
Mixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotti. Mixon lands a nice uppercut. Mixon lands a body punch. Mixon digs a right hand underneath Gotti's ribcage. Gotti let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gotti takes a shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Mixon.
Mixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Mixon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3# Mixon scores with a shoulder strike. Mixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mixon gets through Gotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotti. Gotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mixon presses Gotti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mixon lands a nice uppercut. Mixon lands a hook to the side of the head. Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Gotti's head. Mixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mixon is leaning against Gotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gotti takes a shot to the head. #T4# Mixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. Mixon lands an uppercut. Mixon lands a body punch. A short uppercut from Mixon. Mixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
Gotti takes a shot to the head. Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Gotti's head. Mixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mixon lands a body punch. Mixon presses Gotti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mixon lands a left hand.
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mixon dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Mixon moves into range and clinches up with Gotti. Mixon lands with a short shot to the head. Mixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mixon lands a body shot. Mixon lands a shoulder strike. Mixon lands a left hand.
Gotti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Mixon moves into the clinch. Mixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short right from Mixon on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mixon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mixon scores with a shoulder strike. Mixon lands a body shot. #T1# Still in the clinch, Mixon scores with a nice short uppercut. Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gottis head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mixon lands a shoulder strike. Mixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. Mixon pushes Gotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. Mixon lands a shoulder strike. Mixon lands a body punch. Mixon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mixon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Joe Mixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Mixon breaks the clinch.
Mixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mixon connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Gotti is rocked!#CL2# Mixon closes the distance and clinches. Oh Gotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Mixon lands an uppercut. Mixon working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Mixon on the inside. Mixon lands a hook to the side of the head. Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. A short right from Mixon on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
A right hand to the body from Mixon.
Mixon lands a left hand.
Mixon pushes Gotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mixon lands a nice shot to the body. Mixon lands a body shot. Mixon lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Mixon.
Mixon pushes Gotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mixon pushes Gotti against the cage. Mixon is working some dirty boxing. Mixon pushes off with a quick right hook! Gotti goes down! Gotti tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mixon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mixon!
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