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Event:
Chok Dee Night
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Batard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callaway.
No joy there for Callaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Callaway tries to get set, Batard tries to push him back and clinch up but Callaway manages to avoid the attempt.
Callaway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Callaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego Batard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batard looks to land a combination but Callaway avoids it well.
Batard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Batard throws a head kick that Callaway semi-blocks.
Callaway misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Callaway gets tackled into the ropes by Batard. Batard maintains the clinch.
Callaway is trying to maintain a safe position but Batard gets an underhook and turns Callaway into the ropes.
Callaway is trying to break free.
Batard looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
The referee calls for Batard to work.
#BC2#
Callaway breaks from the clinch.
Callaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batard.
No joy there for Callaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Callaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batard circles away quickly and effectively.
Batard wants to clinch but Callaway slips to the side
and Callaway counters with a nice body shot.
Callaway tries to clinch
and Batard counters with an inside leg kick.
Batard lands a head kick. Callaway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batard looks to clinch
and Callaway counters with a series of strikes. Batard will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Batard swinging wildly here.
Callaway lands with an uppercut that bounces Batard off the ropes and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batard connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Batard rushes Callaway and presses him up against the ropes.
Batard tries to circle away but Callaway has him pinned against the ropes.
Batard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Batard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaway scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Callaway will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Batard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callaway.
Callaway dodges the punch combination from Batard.
Callaway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batard tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Callaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batard is looking to clinch.
Batard tries to clinch up but Callaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Gary Callaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batard moves in looking to clinch but Callaway pushes him off.
Callaway is looking for the big counter here.
Callaway tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batard throws a body kick that misses.
Batard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batard moves in looking to clinch but Callaway pushes him off.#T1#
Batard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callaway.
Callaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Callaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Callaway shapes to counter with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Callaway.
Batard moves forwards but Callaway connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Diego Batard has been cut.
Callaway swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Batard counters by clinching up. #T2#
Callaway has Batard pressed against the ropes, preventing Batard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batard can't find room to land a body shot as Callaway controls the action.
Callaway working hard to break the clinch.
Batard leaning against his opponent.
Batard wants to break free but Callaway has control.
Callaway leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Callaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Batard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Callaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Batard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Batard clinches.
Batard just leaning against Callaway, taking a breather.
Callaway managing to block the knees to the body from Batard.
Batard blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Batard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Callaway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batard moves in looking to clinch but Callaway pushes him off.
Batard misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Callaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batard counters with a good, hard body kick but Callaway shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Callaway.
Some wild striking there from Callaway.
#T1#
Batard throws a nice looking combination but Callaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Batard gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Callaway breaks from the clinch.
Callaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Batard has closed the distance and engaged Callaway in a clinch.
Callaway is trying to push Batard away but Batard has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Batard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaway blocks it with crossed arms.
Callaway avoiding damage as Batard throws knees to the body.
Batard looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC2#
Callaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Callaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Callaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batard can pounce on him.
Batard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batard tries to clinch up.
Callaway is looking for the big counter here.
Batard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Callaway counter with a right hand.
Batard tries to clinch but Callaway moves away
and Batard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batard throws a hook but Callaway blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Diego Batard.
I think Callaway 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Callaway!
Gary Callaway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Batard moves into range and clinches up with Ochoa.#TD2#
Batard pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Batard wants to reverse the position here. Ochoa has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Batard is forced to tap! Batard looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Clark Ochoa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Batard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacheco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batard keeps Pacheco at a distance using the push kick.
Batard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacheco but Pacheco pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Batard drives through and clinches with Pacheco against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Batard manages to pull guard.
Batard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batard trying to keep a closed guard but Pacheco is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Batard is looking to stand back up but Pacheco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Batard. #SU#
Pacheco stands up from half guard.
No luck for Batard with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Pacheco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batard.#CL2#
Batard darts in and clinches Pacheco up against the cage.
Batard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Batard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Pacheco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Pacheco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Batard lands a jab to Pacheco's midsection.
Diego Batard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Batard clinches.
Pacheco has Batard pressed against the cage, preventing Batard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacheco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batard can't break the clinch.
Pacheco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Batard manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Batard has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batard is trying to pull guard but Pacheco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tomas Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Batard.
Pacheco is working for takedown but Batard is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Batard fails to pull guard.
Batard tries to pull guard but Pacheco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pacheco throws a punch but it's blocked by Batard.
Batard has Pacheco pushed against the cage.
Batard is trying to break the clinch but Pacheco is controlling him.
Pacheco stops a takedown attempt from Batard.
Batard looks winded!
Pacheco is trying to break the clinch but Batard is controlling him.
Batard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacheco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batard tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pacheco or perhaps it was just good defense by Batard, which made it look bad. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batard!
Batard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batard shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacheco sprawls well. He's pushed Batard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacheco is defended easily by Batard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Batard gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Batard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Batard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Batard as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Pacheco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Batard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pacheco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Pacheco stalls from top position.#SU#
Pacheco decides to stand back up. Pacheco steps back and let's Batard get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batard shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense.
Batard wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Batard pushes Pacheco up against the cage in a clinch.
Batard avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Batard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batard fails to land with a series of punches.
Batard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Batard.
Pacheco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacheco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Batard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacheco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Batard is trying to pull guard but Pacheco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tomas Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Batard.#T2#
Pacheco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batard avoids it.#TD2#
Batard jumps guard.
Batard is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Batard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pacheco passes into half guard.
#SU#
Pacheco gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Pacheco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco slips a nice elbow through Batard's hands, connecting with Batard's forehead.#T3#
Pacheco controlling the action here.
Pacheco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Batard has a hand on Pacheco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pacheco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pacheco landing strikes from the mount and Batard is in trouble! #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.
Pacheco controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Pacheco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Batard closes the distance and clinches.
Batard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Pacheco has Batard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pacheco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Batard tumbling to the mat - Pacheco dives into Batard's guard.
Batard is wriggling around but Pacheco manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Pacheco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Batard wants to sweep but Pacheco has passed to side control!
Pacheco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pacheco controls the position.
Batard is trying to improve his position.
Batard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A control attempt from Batard but he's now mounted!#T2#
Pacheco controlling from mount.
The referee warns Batard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pacheco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pacheco controlling from mount.
Pacheco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Pacheco working the ground and pound effectively.
Pacheco avoids the attempt from Batard to control.
Pacheco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Batard tries to lock up and control but Pacheco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacheco content just to control the position here.
Batard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Pacheco has isolated one of Batard's arms. Batard looking to fight him off but Pacheco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomas Pacheco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Batard has closed the distance and engaged Holder in a clinch.
Batard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holder after a bit of a struggle.
Batard is trying to pull guard but Holder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batard stalling in the clinch.
Holder tries to pull guard but Batard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holder drops back down to his feet.
Holder swings wildly with an uppercut but Batard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Batard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batard tries to throw a body punch but Holder avoids it by throwing Batard back against the cage.
Holder jumps guard but Batard stands there with Holder around his waist. Holder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Batard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder goes for a double leg but Batard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batard continues to drive forward.
Batard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holder as he jumps to the side.
Holder stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Batard keeps the fight on the outside.
Batard wants to counter with a clinch but Holder pushes him away.
Batard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holder tries to avoid it but Batard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holder to the ground. Holder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Batard rushes Holder and presses him up against the cage.
Holder is trying to pull guard but Batard has him pressed against the cage.
Batard tries to pull guard but Holder holds him up against the cage and eventually Batard drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Batard breaks from the clinch.
Holder has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Batard moves into the clinch successfully.
Holder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Batard avoiding damage as Holder throws knees to the body.
#T2##TD#
Holder jumps into guard, dragging Batard to the mat.
Batard wants to pass the guard but Holder is keeping the position.
Batard wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving. #SUB#
Batard looking to improve position, pressing down on Holder's thigh with his hand. Holder seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Batard paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Batard's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Holder picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Denis Holder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Woods throws a leg kick but Batard moved away.#TD#
Batard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Woods preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Batard is posturing up here but Woods has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Batard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Batard has to tap! Slick submission there by Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Woods!
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