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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Frisk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vargas sprawls well initially but Frisk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Frisk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vargas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Frisk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Frisk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Frisk is trying to work for a kimura but Vargas is defending well.
Frisk trying to control the pace.
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB2#
Frisk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vargas is just riding it out for now. Frisk eventually gives up the hold.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frisk on the ground.
Frisk stalling.
Frisk wants to stand but Vargas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Frisk seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frisk is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now.
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frisk works his way into side control.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Frisk stands up. #T3#
Vargas shoots in and drives through. Frisk sprawls well.
Frisk throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Frisk has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Frisk won't allow it.
Frisk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frisk effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Frisk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Vargas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frisk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vargas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frisk pulls down on the head and he's put Vargas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oskar Frisk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Brian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Brian is now in Vargas's guard.#ES#
Vargas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brian drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brian looks winded!
Vargas wants to stand but Brian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brian holds on and takes a little breather.
Brian is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas really is a fat lump.#T1#
Brian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Brian persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vargas looking to score a takedown here. Brian is defending well but Vargas drives through and ends up in Brian's guard.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas wants to stand but Brian is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Vargas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brian closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Brian pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brian slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Vargas fails with the takedown.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Brian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brian has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Vargas gets control of Brian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vargas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brian won't allow Vargas to sweep him here. #T3#
Brian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brian wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Brian slips an elbow through the middle.
Vargas wants to hit a switch here but Brian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vargas there!
Brian with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Brian looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brian on the ground.
Brian controlling from mount.
Vargas gets back to half guard.
Brian passes to side control.
Brian grinds an elbow into Vargas's temple. #SUB2#
Brian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vargas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vargas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Brian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Brian closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brian just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Brian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brian! #REVB#
Vargas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brian is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Vargas seems a little lost for a moment, as Brian dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Vargas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Brian has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Vargas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Vargas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Brian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Brian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tomas gets a clinch.
Tomas can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
Tomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomas smiles and moves away.
Tomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomas misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Vargas misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Tomas shoots in.
Vargas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Tomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arnoldo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tundra Tomas.#CL2#
Tomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tomas tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas wants a takedown.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Tomas.
Tomas jumps guard but Vargas stands there with Tomas around his waist. Tomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomas walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Tomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tomas off to one side.
Tomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vargas is looking for a kimura but Tomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vargas to get the leverage.
Vargas really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Vargas is trying to work for a kimura but Tomas is defending well.
#SU#
Vargas escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Tomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tomas somewhat.
Tomas tries to clinch up#TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tomas won't be happy with that. #T4##SU#
Vargas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomas as he jumps to the side.
Tomas tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas tries to bum rush Tomas with a series of wild strikes but Tomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tomas manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldo Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Vargas rushes Tomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vargas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vargas.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Tomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomas's efforts to push away.
Tomas lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas stalling against the cage.
Tomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Vargas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomas to keep the fight standing.
Tomas is trying to force a seperation but Vargas has the dominant position.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Tomas drops back down to his feet.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vargas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnoldo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tundra Tomas.
Tomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Vargas circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Vargas misses its target.
Tomas tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily#CL#
and Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Tomas won't allow it.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tomas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vargas jumps guard but Tomas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Tomas decides to pull guard. #SU#
Vargas gets to his feet - Tomas follows without any prompting.
Tomas is breathing heavily.
Tomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vargas defends it nicely.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Tomas misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but Tomas avoids it well and moves away.
Tomas lands the left hand.
Arnoldo Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomas tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vargas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomas misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Vargas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tomas trying to remain calm as Vargas controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vargas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tomas wants to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tundra Tomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Tomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tomas trying to control the position.
Vargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tomas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into side control.
#SUB#
Vargas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas wants to control but Vargas postures up.#T1#
Tomas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vargas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee asks Vargas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vargas prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Tomas sneaks back into half guard.
Tomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Vargas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Tomas on that attempt. #CL#
Vargas clinches.
Tomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tomas trying to control the position but instead, Vargas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tomas into the cage.
Tomas looking to stall.
#T3#
Tomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vargas smiles and moves away.
Tomas with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tomas won't be happy with that.
Arnoldo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tundra Tomas.
Tomas wants to control but Vargas postures up.#SU#
Vargas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vargas goes for a double leg but Tomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tomas continues to drive forward.
Tomas has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Vargas counters with a single leg into guard. Tomas didn't expect that.
Tomas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vargas manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tomas wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas is trying to control. Tomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arnoldo Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Vargas stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vargas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Vargas back into the cage.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws a combination. Vargas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Arnoldo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barbosa sprawls and moves away.
Vargas really is a fat lump.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Vargas tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Crunch! Barbosa slams his shin into Vargas's torso.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Arnoldo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Barbosa.
Vargas leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Vargas shoots in but Barbosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vargas or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad. #T2#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vargas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Barbosa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Vargas being controlled here momentarily.
Vargas is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vargas trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldo Vargas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa misses with a takedown #TD#
and Vargas counters with a shoot takedown. Barbosa fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Barbosa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vargas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barbosa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1##TD2#
Barbosa pulls guard.
Vargas landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa controlling the position.#SUB#
Vargas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vargas, into his guard. #REVB#
Luiz Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet. #T3#
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Vargas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arnoldo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Barbosa.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Vargas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vargas looking for a takedown.
Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Vargas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Vargas leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
And Vargas counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnoldo Vargas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa scores with a kick to the body.
Luiz Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Vargas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arnoldo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Barbosa.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch. #TD#
Vargas drags the fight down to the ground.
Vargas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vargas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Barbosa is trying to stand back up but Vargas is controlling him
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Vargas is very close to passing his half guard.
Vargas prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vargas is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Vargas from standing up.
Vargas is fighting to break Barbosa's control of his arms but Barbosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barbosa is trying to keep Vargas in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#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.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Vargas.
Luiz Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arnoldo Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Vargas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Barbosa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bomstaerk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bomstaerk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Bomstaerk lands a jab to Vargas's midsection.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas really is a fat lump.
Bomstaerk throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but Bomstaerk avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Bomstaerk gets a clinch. #TD#
Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Bomstaerk to the mat.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Vargas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk preventing the sweep.
Vargas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bomstaerk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Vargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Bomstaerk.
Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bomstaerk wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position. #SU#
Vargas stands up and waves to Bomstaerk to follow him.
Bomstaerk misses with a few strikes there.
Bomstaerk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomstaerk wants to clinch.#T2#
Bomstaerk fails with the takedown.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bomstaerk looks winded!
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bomstaerk rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bomstaerk is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bomstaerk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bomstaerk walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Vargas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Bomstaerk shoots in and drives through. Vargas sprawls well.
Bomstaerk throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Vargas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vargas.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Vargas stands up from Bomstaerk's guard - Vargas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vargas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vargas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vargas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bomstaerk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vargas. #T4#
Bomstaerk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vargas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomstaerk defending well though. #SUB#
Vargas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bomstaerk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Bomstaerk 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#
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Bomstaerk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Arnoldo Vargas has been cut.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Bomstaerk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bomstaerk.
A punch combination from Bomstaerk misses.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Arnoldo Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Bomstaerk has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Vargas shoots in and drives through. Bomstaerk sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk wants to land a leg kick but Vargas is out of range.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.
Bomstaerk tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
A left and a right from Bomstaerk both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bomstaerk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but Bomstaerk avoids it well and moves away.
Bomstaerk throws a body kick that misses.
Vargas scores with a nice body kick.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bomstaerk but Bomstaerk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Vargas is looking to counter the offense by Bomstaerk and move into the clinch.
Vargas darts in looking for a takedown but Bomstaerk gets double underhooks and turns Vargas into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomstaerk defends it nicely.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Bomstaerk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vargas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas fails to land the takedown.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand #CL#
and Vargas counters by clinching up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bomstaerk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk is trying to force a seperation but Vargas has the dominant position.
Bomstaerk is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
Bomstaerk has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Bomstaerk has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Bomstaerk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bomstaerk is trying to break free.
Bomstaerk can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Vargas prevents Bomstaerk from breaking the clinch.
Bomstaerk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Vargas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bomstaerk uses from the top position. #ES#
Vargas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bomstaerk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Benny Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vargas.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot.
Vargas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bomstaerk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Bomstaerk shoots in but no luck this time.
Vargas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bomstaerk misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bomstaerk as he jumps to the side.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas shoots in but Bomstaerk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Bomstaerk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnoldo Vargas's cut.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vargas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bomstaerk fails with the takedown.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Bomstaerk tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bomstaerk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Bomstaerk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomstaerk defends it nicely.
Bomstaerk wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas fails to land the takedown.
Bomstaerk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bomstaerk.
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomstaerk defends it nicely.
Benny Bomstaerk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bomstaerk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bomstaerk duly obliges.
Bomstaerk is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Bomstaerk misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bomstaerk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Bomstaerk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Bomstaerk.
#T3#
Bomstaerk swinging wildly here.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bomstaerk manages to circle out of the way.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bomstaerk manages to circle out of the way.
Bomstaerk darts in trying to clinch
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas moves out of range as Bomstaerk throws a body kick.
Vargas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Vargas lands a nice hook to Bomstaerk's body. Bomstaerk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomstaerk swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Vargas looks for a takedown but Bomstaerk sprawls well.
Bomstaerk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bomstaerk lands with a hook. Vargas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Vargas shoots in but Bomstaerk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bomstaerk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Bomstaerk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bomstaerk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bomstaerk!
After winning the bout, Benny Bomstaerk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Barton misses with the body kick#TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vargas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Vargas is trying for a kimura here. Barton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vargas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnoldo Vargas!
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