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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Horowitz dives in and scores a takedown into Patryk's guard.
Horowitz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Horowitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horowitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patryk wants to stand and escape but Horowitz is having none of it. #SU#
Horowitz stands and steps away. Patryk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horowitz has a takedown stuffed.
Patryk's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Patryk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Patryk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horowitz backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patryk defends it nicely.
Patryk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1##CL#
Horowitz pushes Patryk up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Patryk successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Horowitz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Patryk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Horowitz has Patryk in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Horowitz keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horowitz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Horowitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Patryk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horowitz defends it easily.
Horowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Patryk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Patryk is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horowitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horowitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Horowitz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Patryk, up you get! #T3#
Patryk scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horowitz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patryk!#SUB#
Horowitz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patryk has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Horowitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Patryk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horowitz throws an elbow but Patryk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Patryk struggling a bit here.
Patryk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Patryk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Horowitz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Horowitz controls the position from side control.
Patryk is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Horowitz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patryk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Patryk is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Horowitz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Patryk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horowitz is trying to defend but Patryk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Horowitz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Horowitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Patryk.
Barry Horowitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horowitz misses with a leg kick
and Patryk counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Horowitz rushes Patryk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Horowitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patryk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Horowitz has Patryk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Horowitz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Patryk tumbling to the mat - Horowitz dives into Patryk's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patryk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Patryk is working an open guard so Horowitz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Patryk scores with a three punch combo!
Horowitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Patryk.
Patryk falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Horowitz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Patryk wants to control the position but Horowitz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Horowitz winds up and cracks Patryk with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Horowitz is trying for a kimura here. Patryk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Horowitz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Horowitz!
A determined Barry Horowitz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rogers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horowitz moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Horowitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers wants to counter the offense by Horowitz and move into the clinch position.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Horowitz is rocked!
Barry Horowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a monster overhand right that drops Horowitz! Rogers follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Rogers!
In his post fight interview, Jeremy Rogers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rhymes clinches up with Horowitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhymes lands with a light punch inside.
Horowitz is looking for a takedown.
Rhymes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Rhymes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Horowitz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rhymes to the mat. Rhymes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rhymes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horowitz dives into side control.
#REVR#
Horowitz prevents Rhymes from escaping the position.
Horowitz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rhymes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Horowitz has hold of Rhymes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rhymes seems comfortable defending it but Horowitz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rhymes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rhymes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Horowitz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Horowitz!
Barry Horowitz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Simmons tries to sprawl but Horowitz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowitz pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is not content to let Horowitz control the position.#SUB#
Horowitz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well. #SUB#
Horowitz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Horowitz eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horowitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Horowitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Horowitz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Horowitz passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Horowitz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Horowitz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Simmons's face.
Horowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons wants to control but Horowitz is having none of it.#SUB#
Simmons tries to improve his position but Horowitz has taken his back! Horowitz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Simmons tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Horowitz pushes Simmons away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Horowitz!
A determined Barry Horowitz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Horowitz.
Horowitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons lands an elbow that stopped Horowitz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Barry Horowitz has been cut.
Simmons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horowitz walks away with a smile on his face. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simmons.
Horowitz is breathing heavily.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horowitz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barry Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Simmons.#CL2#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Horowitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Simmons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horowitz uses from the top position.
Horowitz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horowitz is in close to Simmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horowitz preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons has his hands on Horowitz's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Horowitz 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.
Horowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Horowitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horowitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horowitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Horowitz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Horowitz passes into side control.
Horowitz looking to control but instead Simmons has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Horowitz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Horowitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Simmons is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horowitz lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Horowitz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simmons to get to his feet.
Simmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Horowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Horowitz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Simmons is avoiding damage well.
Simmons trying to remain calm as Horowitz controls from the top position.
Horowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Barry Horowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Horowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Horowitz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horowitz on the side of the head.
Horowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Horowitz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Horowitz shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barry Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Simmons.
Horowitz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Simmons looking to score a takedown here. Horowitz is defending well but Simmons drives through and ends up in Horowitz's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Horowitz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Horowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Horowitz is avoiding it.
#T2#
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Horowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horowitz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horowitz looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Horowitz shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there #CL#
and Horowitz counters by moving into the clinch.
Simmons taking a breather. #TD#
Horowitz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simmons is trying to keep an underhook but Horowitz manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Simmons kicks Horowitz off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Simmons tries to clinch but Horowitz moves out of range.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Horowitz misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simmons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Horowitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Horowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Horowitz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons wants a takedown.
#TD#
Horowitz wants the takedown. Simmons is fighting it off but Horowitz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simmons's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barry Horowitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horowitz misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Simmons has closed the distance and engaged Horowitz in a clinch.
#BC2#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Horowitz backs away looking to recover.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Horowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horowitz wants the takedown. Simmons is fighting it off but Horowitz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simmons's guard against the cage.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Horowitz from controlling successfully.
Horowitz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Horowitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Horowitz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Simmons defend it? Horowitz steps over the head and cranks it - Simmons is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Horowitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Horowitz!
A determined Barry Horowitz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvador scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Horowitz has been cut.
Salvador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horowitz tries to avoid it but Salvador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horowitz to the ground. Horowitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horowitz circles away.
Horowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salvador doesn't manage to clinch there - Horowitz circles away.
Horowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Horowitz misses its target.
Horowitz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Barry Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Salvador.#KD2#
Salvador lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Horowitz sprawling to the canvas. Salvador follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Horowitz hang on? #ROC2#
Horowitz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Horowitz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salvador with the ground and pound but Horowitz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Salvador throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvador wants to control from the top but Horowitz keeps moving. #SUB#
Horowitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Salvador stands and steps away. Horowitz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horowitz is breathing heavily.
Salvador throws a quick head kick that knocks Horowitz silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Salvador is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Freddie Salvador!
Our winner, Freddie Salvador, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Horowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Both fighters circling a little - Simmons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horowitz looks winded!
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Barry Horowitz has been cut.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Horowitz, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Horowitz against the cage but Horowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Horowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons stalling the fight.
Simmons wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Horowitz wants the takedown. Simmons is fighting it off but Horowitz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simmons's guard against the cage.#T1#
Horowitz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simmons will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horowitz on the ground.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Horowitz from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Horowitz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Horowitz moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Simmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horowitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Horowitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Simmons working a defensive guard but Horowitz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Horowitz is working to tighten his grip on Simmons's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Simmons has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Horowitz is really squeezing tight and eventually Simmons passes out! Horowitz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Horowitz!
Barry Horowitz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Davis.
Nice shot by Davis.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Horowitz's head.#ROC#
Horowitz is rocked!
Horowitz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davis lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Davis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Horowitz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Horowitz throws a strike but Malenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horowitz controlling the position.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Horowitz keeps trying to improve his position.
Horowitz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malenko is one step ahead there.
Horowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malenko is looking to pass into half guard but Horowitz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Horowitz is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Horowitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malenko trying to control the position here.
Malenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horowitz on the ground.#SUB2#
Horowitz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malenko! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horowitz gets back to half guard.
Horowitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horowitz holds on and takes a little breather.
Horowitz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Horowitz.
Horowitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Malenko looking for subs off his back but Horowitz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Horowitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Horowitz working over Malenko with some ground and pound. Malenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horowitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Horowitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Horowitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Horowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Horowitz stalling.
Ground and pound from Horowitz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horowitz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Horowitz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Horowitz 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##TD2#
Horowitz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malenko is wriggling around but Horowitz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Horowitz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Malenko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Horowitz!
A determined Barry Horowitz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Dean Malenko had this to say: 'I took a dive for side profit'.
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