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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Velasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lard is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Lard looks to move to half guard but instead Velasquez has passed into mount! Damn!
Velasquez is looking to work his way around to Lard's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lard tries to lock up and control but Velasquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lard trying desperately to get to his feet.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lard wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
#T1#
Lard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lard is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lard avoid being mounted?
Lard wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
Lard is trying to stand back up but Velasquez is controlling him
Lard regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lard wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Lard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lard holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lard controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself. #T3#
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Lard's brow.
Lard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Velasquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lard on the ground.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Lard's head.
Lard wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Lard is trying to stand back up but Velasquez is controlling him
Lard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Lard gets full guard.#T4#
Lard trying to control the position.
Velasquez stands up over Lard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lard trying to keep a closed guard but Velasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Lard has Velasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Velasquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez moves out of range of the body kick from Lard.
#TD2#
Lard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lard is working away from the top position though.
Lard is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Lard to pass to mount.
Lard wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Lard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lard wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lard trying to mount his opponent but Velasquez defends it.
Velasquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Lard from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lard rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lard pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Lard's guard.#SUB2#
Lard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Velasquez is defending well. Lard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Velasquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Lard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Matthews rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Velasquez is rocked!#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Velasquez out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Miles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miles controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself.
Miles wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is pulling down on Velasquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasquez, at least for the moment.#T1#
Miles working a defensive guard but Velasquez passes into half guard.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles trying to control here.
Miles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miles.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Miles working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miles wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez postures up in Miles's guard and throws a big left but Miles blocks it. #T3##SUB2#
Miles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasquez escapes and throws Miles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Velasquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miles tries to bench press Velasquez off him but Velasquez keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is trying to buck Velasquez off.
Miles is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Miles can't do much from the bottom here.
Miles dodges the ground and pound from Velasquez.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
Miles is trying to improve his position.
Velasquez lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasquez scoring with punches and elbows.
Miles taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Velasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miles leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Miles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Velasquez sprawls well initially but Miles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Velasquez.
Velasquez trying to control but Miles postures up.
#SUB2#
Miles wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Miles trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Velasquez wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miles. #CL2#
Miles pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miles is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Miles scores with a hook to the body.
Velasquez tries to stall but Miles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Miles looking to score a takedown here. Velasquez is defending well but Miles drives through and ends up in Velasquez's guard.
Mitchell Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Miles postures up.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Miles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Miles clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Miles jumps guard and drags Velasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miles trying to control the position.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miles works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Velasquez has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Velasquez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Miles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velasquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
Velasquez has Miles pulled in close to control his posture.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez pulls Miles in to control the position.
Miles sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Velasquez is pulling down on Miles's head. It's preventing any offense from Miles, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Miles.
As Miles tries to get set, Velasquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Miles manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Miles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles wants to stand up but Velasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miles is working away from the top position though.
Velasquez has his hands clasped together around Miles's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez is holding on to half guard well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Miles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasquez pulls Miles in to control the position.
Miles wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Miles scores with a takedown into Velasquez's guard.#T3#
Miles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Velasquez trying to control the position here.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles trying to move into half guard but instead Velasquez has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miles wants to sweep but no luck.
Miles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Velasquez lands a couple of elbows.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miles 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deon Miles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Velasquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Stewart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stewart's head.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##ES2#
Stewart pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Stewart sprawls well.
Stewart misses with the combination.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Stewart looks winded!
Stewart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Stewart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Velasquez. #T3#
Velasquez working Stewart over with strikes.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stewart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stewart defending well though.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Velasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez, as that shot connected.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Velasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stewart tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Velasquez misses with an elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez misses with punches from the back.
Stewart is trying to get back to his feet but Velasquez has full control of the position and if anything, Stewart has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Velasquez misses with a punch to the head.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Velasquez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Velasquez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stewart to escape the position.
Velasquez missing with strikes.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez scores with punches and elbows.
Velasquez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stewart.
Velasquez scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Velasquez missing with strikes.
Stewart is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Stewart as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Velasquez!
Velasquez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Velasquez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Stewart is looking for a way out. #T3#
Velasquez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stewart could be in trouble here!
Stewart is taking damage to the body and head.
Velasquez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Velasquez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stewart up.
Stewart is trying to remain composed but Velasquez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Velasquez landing with strikes. #T4#
Velasquez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stewart up.
Stewart is trying to remain composed but Velasquez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Velasquez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stewart.
Velasquez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Velasquez scores with punches from the back.
Stewart covering up well under a series of strikes from Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Velasquez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Stewart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stewart's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velasquez postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it. #T1#
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stewart's head.
Mitchell Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez distracts Stewart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Stewart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Velasquez stands up over Stewart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Stewart's brow.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stewart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stewart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Velasquez.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velasquez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Velasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takeda misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Velasquez jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda wants to stand but Velasquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Takeda wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Velasquez's closed guard. He's half up but Velasquez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Velasquez pivots and extends the arm, Takeda falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Velasquez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitchell Velasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Gardbrandt.
Gardbrandt throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Gardbrandt throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Gardbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardbrandt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Velasquez landing a few strikes.
Velasquez lands an elbow.
Gardbrandt wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Velasquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gardbrandt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gardbrandt is trying to work for a sweep but Velasquez has mounted him!
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasquez is landing with some decent strikes but Gardbrandt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Velasquez lands with some strikes.
Velasquez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gardbrandt is looking to improve his position but Velasquez isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Velasquez with shots to the head and body - Gardbrandt looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Gardbrandt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Velasquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gardbrandt hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez won't let Gardbrandt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Velasquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gardbrandt?
Gardbrandt is trying to escape the mount.
Velasquez lands a couple of good shots and Gardbrandt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Even with his hooks in, Velasquez manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gardbrandt trying to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in full control for now.
Gardbrandt covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gardbrandt tries to escape the position.
Velasquez lands shots from the back.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gardbrandt. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Can Gardbrandt hold on?! Velasquez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Velasquez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Velasquez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Velasquez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Velasquez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cody Gardbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Gardbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gardbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Gardbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Velasquez drives through and clinches with Gardbrandt against the cage.
Velasquez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gardbrandt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gardbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Gardbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Velasquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Gardbrandt's guard.
Gardbrandt looking to control.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Gardbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Gardbrandt!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Mitchell Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gardbrandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gardbrandt from controlling successfully.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardbrandt can do to turn this around?#T1#
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Gardbrandt tries to pass.
Velasquez has Gardbrandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gardbrandt from controlling successfully.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Gardbrandt gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Gardbrandt.
Gardbrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Gardbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gardbrandt is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Gardbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Velasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gardbrandt's guard.
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Gardbrandt's brow.
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Gardbrandt's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardbrandt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gardbrandt looking to control.
#T3#
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gardbrandt wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it. #T4#
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Gardbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardbrandt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardbrandt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gardbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitchell Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gardbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez working the head with strikes.
Gardbrandt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Velasquez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Velasquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gardbrandt's face.
Velasquez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gardbrandt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez dominating with strikes here.
Gardbrandt tries to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away. #T1#
Velasquez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gardbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardbrandt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Velasquez with shots to the head and body - Gardbrandt looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Velasquez.
Velasquez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Velasquez scoring with strikes but Gardbrandt is staying in there.
Gardbrandt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Gardbrandt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Gardbrandt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velasquez working Gardbrandt over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez lands a big shot there that rocks Gardbrandt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velasquez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Velasquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Velasquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gardbrandt wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez with shots to the head and body - Gardbrandt looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Velasquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Velasquez lands with some strikes.
Gardbrandt wants to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
Velasquez lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardbrandt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount.
Cody Gardbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gardbrandt tries to reverse the position but Velasquez maintains control.
Velasquez dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Gardbrandt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gardbrandt wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Gardbrandt taking shots to the head.
Velasquez with the ground and pound from mount.
Mitchell Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez blocks Gardbrandt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velasquez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Velasquez!
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