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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Fernandez misses.
Backlund throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backlund at a distance.
Backlund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fernandez throws a solid leg kick but Backlund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fernandez.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backlund.
Fernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backlund.
Backlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backlund throws a fast counter high kick but Fernandez manages to duck under it in time.
Fernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Backlund counters with a low kick, right behind Fernandez 's knee.
Backlund lands a high kick!
#T1#
Fernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Fernandez misses with a hook.
Fernandez throws a low kick but Backlund moves out of range easily.
Backlund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandez looks to land a right hand but Backlund moved out of range.
Fernandez backing away here, and Backlund unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fernandez misses with a left hand
and Backlund counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Backlund ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez.
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backlund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Backlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Backlund.
Backlund throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
#T2#
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miguel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez takes a swing at Backlund's ribcage but misses.
Backlund only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses.
Backlund checks a leg kick nicely.
Backlund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernandez throws a jab when Backlund was well out of range.#TD#
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund wants to control but Fernandez postures up.
Backlund is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Backlund wants to control but Fernandez postures up.
Backlund regains half guard.
Fernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Backlund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Backlund trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Fernandez is looking to stall here but Backlund recovers full guard.
Backlund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Backlund has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fernandez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Backlund has tightened it up now! Fernandez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Backlund!
After the fight, Bob Backlund 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.
Miguel Fernandez spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Cartwright slips a straight right by Fernandez.
Cartwright moves out of range as Fernandez strikes.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernandez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Cartwright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Cartwright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fernandez's legs. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back!
Cartwright is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fernandez is working the ground and pound. Can Cartwright escape?
Cartwright is trying to remain composed but Fernandez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Cartwright wants to control his opponent's hands but Fernandez gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Fernandez just sinks the hooks in.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernandez's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
#SUB#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cartwright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fernandez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandez is in close to Cartwright's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fernandez uses it to pass to side control.
Fernandez is staying tight to Cartwright's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fernandez trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Fernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving. #T4#
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
Cartwright trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Cartwright pushes down on Fernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Ceoghan Cartwright will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Fernandez.
Fernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Fernandez looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Fernandez drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Fernandez defends it easily.
Fernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez controls the pace.
Fernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Fernandez defends it easily.
Fernandez postures up.
#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.#T2##SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Fernandez defends it easily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernandez passes into side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Fernandez postures up.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Fernandez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Fernandez 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.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fernandez connects with a nice short shot to Cartwright's temple.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cartwright.#T4#
Fernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez with a nice head shot there.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Miguel Fernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez cracks Cartwright with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Fernandez 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#
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Fernandez misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Fernandez feints the counter takedown.
Fernandez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Fernandez swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Fernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright drops his hands momentarily and Fernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Fernandez counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Fernandez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Cartwright is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright leaves his chin hanging out and Fernandez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cartwright crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Fernandez!
Post fight, Miguel Fernandez took to the microphone: 'Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernandez can pounce on him.
Fernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernandez. #KD2#
Fernandez drops Allen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Allen looks back up at him and smiles so Fernandez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Allen head around and knocks him out cold! Fernandez hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Fernandez!
As Miguel Fernandez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'.
Barry Allen spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will be Faster!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Fernandez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunines's sensitive parts.
Fernandez with a jab.
Gunines has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernandez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernandez.
Fernandez lands an overhand right.#TD#
Fernandez gets a double leg takedown into Gunines's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunines looking to control.
Fernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Gunines wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fernandez wants to control but Gunines is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunines wants to control but Fernandez postures up.#T1#
Fernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fernandez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gunines looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fernandez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Fernandez!
Post fight, an emotional Miguel Fernandez said 'Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Gator is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gator.#TD2#
Gator gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gator looking for a sweep. Not yet Gator, not yet.
Fernandez is working Gator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Fernandez 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.
Fernandez with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gator looking to control.
Gator wants to sweep here but Fernandez controlling him for the moment.
Gator being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Gator is rocked!
Fernandez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gator is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Fernandez controlling the position from side mount.
Fernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Gator is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez lands a strong strike to the head of Gator. That's dazed him! Fernandez looking to finish here. Gator is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fernandez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Fernandez!
Post fight, Miguel Fernandez stared into the camera and said 'Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'.
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