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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Varela doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Varela in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Varela slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varela is looking to counter the offense by Kim and move into the clinch.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varela throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kim clinches. #T1#
Varela wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Varela tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim lands a head kick. Varela smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kim jumps guard and drags Varela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Varela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Varela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Varela is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim wants to stand up but Varela is controlling him.
Varela is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Varela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Varela from controlling successfully.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Varela is fighting to break Kim's control of his arms but Kim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Varela wants to get up but he can't break Kim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varela but Varela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Varela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dongsu Kim.#CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varela .
#BC2#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varela moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Varela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim counters with a left and a right that stings Varela .
Varela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Varela fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Varela is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Varela has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kim uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongsu Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Varela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Varela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Varela wants it to stay on the feet.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim throws a fast counter high kick but Varela manages to duck under it in time.
Varela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Varela misses the shot to the body.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varela throws a counter high kick but Kim was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dongsu Kim.#CL2#
Kim darts in and clinches Varela up against the cage.
Varela scores with a hook to the body.
Varela tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Varela prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim stalling the fight.
Varela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Varela shoots in.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varela is looking to counter with a body kick.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim shoots for a takedown but Varela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Kim looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.
Varela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kim defends well and Varela ends up having to push Kim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Varela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Varela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Varela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Varela struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Varela wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Kim is working for takedown but Varela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Varela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Varela lands a body shot.
Varela struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim stalling against the cage.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Varela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim jumps guard but Varela stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kim tries to pull guard but Varela holds him up against the cage and eventually Kim drops back down to his feet.
Varela tries to pull guard but Kim won't allow it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kim stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Varela decides to pull guard.
Varela looking for a sweep. Not yet Varela , not yet.
Varela is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim controlling from the top position.
Varela controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongsu Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Varela 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varela or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Varela shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Varela letting Kim take a breather here.
Varela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela trying to stall but Kim improves his position.
Varela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kim tries to pull guard but Varela won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
A punch combination from Varela misses.
Varela tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Varela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Varela doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Kim rushes Varela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Varela prevents a takedown attempt there.
Varela goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Varela was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Varela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Varela .
Kim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Varela defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Varela , pushing him back against the cage.
Kim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varela fails to pull guard.
#T3##TD#
Varela pulls guard successfully.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Varela .
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Varela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim wants to stand but Varela is controlling his posture from full guard.
Varela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Varela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Varela throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Varela is fending him off so far but Kim persists. Nope, Varela circles away and we're back to standing.
Varela dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varela is defended easily by Kim.
Dongsu Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongsu Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kim 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongsu Kim!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gasanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Varela is trying to defend but Gasanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Varela is trying to escape back to his feet but Gasanov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gasanov is looking to take a break and control but Varela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varela seems a little lost for a moment, as Gasanov dominates the positioning.
Varela defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gasanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varela , who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Varela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Varela trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gasanov manages to pass to mount!
Varela bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Varela prevents Gasanov from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Gasanov pushes Varela off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gasanov darts in looking for a takedown but Varela gets double underhooks and turns Gasanov into the cage.
Gasanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Varela manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gasanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gasanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmed Gasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gasanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gasanov somewhat.
Varela looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Varela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gasanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Gasanov throws Varela to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gasanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Varela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Varela throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gasanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gasanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Varela !
Varela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gasanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Varela can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gasanov raining down shots from the mount!
Gasanov tries to control but Varela wriggling away.
Varela wants to control but Gasanov is having none of it.
Varela tries to reverse the position but Gasanov maintains control.
Varela is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
Gasanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Varela is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gasanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Varela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Varela tries to lock up and control but Gasanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Varela is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
Varela holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gasanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gasanov trying to control but Varela is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Gasanov dominated that round.
That's time! Gasanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Varela enables Gasanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Varela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gasanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varela is keeping the position for now.
Varela is trying to keep Gasanov in close.
#SUB#
Gasanov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Varela working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Varela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gasanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Akhmed Gasanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Varela misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gasanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Varela .
Varela stuffs the takedown attempt from Gasanov. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gasanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varela prevents Gasanov from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Gasanov pushes Varela off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Varela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gasanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Gasanov 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.
Gasanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varela can do to turn this around?
Gasanov trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom.
Gasanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gasanov throwing strikes from guard but Varela blocks nicely.
Varela wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gasanov is now in half guard.
Gasanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gasanov wants to pass to mount but Varela is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varela regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Gasanov dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Varela drives through with a takedown into Gasanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Varela trying to control but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Varela wants to stand but Gasanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gasanov is looking to stand up but Varela isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gasanov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gasanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Varela regains guard.
Gasanov lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Gasanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gasanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Gasanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gasanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varela tries to improve position but can't.
Akhmed Gasanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gasanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varela is trying to control Gasanov's posture but Gasanov avoids it. #T2#
Varela is trying to get back to half guard.
Gasanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Varela wants to control but Gasanov postures up.
Varela stops Gasanov from passing to mount.
Varela is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gasanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Gasanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Varela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gasanov.
Gasanov blocks the strikes from Varela .
Gasanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gasanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Varela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gasanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Varela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Varela gets caught flat footed, as Gasanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varela is trying to control the position but Gasanov postures up. #SUB#
Gasanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varela throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Varela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varela looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed Gasanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gasanov, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Akhmed Gasanov!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Akhmed Gasanov!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Akhmed Gasanov!
Akhmed Gasanov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Varela clinches.
Varela fails to pull guard.
Richards has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richards leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Varela 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Varela jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varela keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards 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. #T1#
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richards postures up.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varela on the ground.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Richards drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards stays in close to Varela 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Richards is really struggling to control Varela but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Varela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Richards has gone for a leg lock! Varela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richards's guard.#REVB#
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Richards has his foot on Varela 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Varela works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varela .
Varela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
Varela trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Varela is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Varela is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well. #T4#
Richards wants to control but Varela postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela tries to stand but Richards is controlling his head.
Richards is trying to control Varela 's posture but Varela avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Varela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varela wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varela is defended easily by Richards.
Varela misses with a takedown #TD#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Varela 's legs - danger averted.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richards pushing down on Varela 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Richards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varela has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Richards is working for a kimura but Varela is defending it quite comfortably.
Varela is trying to control but can't.
Varela is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Varela is defending the position. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Varela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Varela is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well. #SUB#
Richards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Varela is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Richards is just content to waste time from the top position. Varela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Varela has wrist control.#SUB2#
Varela looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Richards has picked Varela up and slammed him! Varela can't keep hold of the triangle and Richards manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richards wants to control but Varela is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Richards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Richards trying to control the position but Varela is working away.
Richards working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Varela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Varela wants a takedown.
Varela is trying to break the clinch but Richards has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Richards turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Richards manages to end up in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varela keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Varela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Varela closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Varela .
#TD#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Varela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richards content to control rather than advance.
Varela tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Varela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richards. #T1##SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura here.
Richards stops Varela from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
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.
Varela wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Varela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Varela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Varela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Varela is working for takedown but Richards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .#TD#
Richards gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Varela regains guard.
Varela trying to control the position.
Richards won't allow Varela to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Richards is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Varela is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Varela has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Richards isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Varela stacks Richards on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Varela !#T4#
Richards is not content to let Varela control the position.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Varela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Varela .
I think Varela 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Varela !
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Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Varela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Varela .
Varela looking for a takedown. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varela but Varela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varela shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense.
Edwards moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVarela .
The fight stays on the outside here - Varela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Varela instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Varela breaks the clinch.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varela darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Varela into the cage.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Varela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Varela dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Varela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Varela throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
#T2#
Varela throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Varela clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards checks the leg kick.
Varela throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Varela keeps it at a distance.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Varela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varela thinking.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Varela circles away.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Varela moves out of range easily.
Varela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Varela ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Varela misses with a head kick.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varela leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varela .
#T4#
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Varela gets a clinch.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Varela .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela 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#
Edwards tries to clinch up
and Varela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Varela . Those never looked like landing.
As Varela looks to move away, Edwards throws a big counter combo but Varela just gets out of the way.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varela swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Dexter Varela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varela tries to clinch up
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Varela keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Varela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varela shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Varela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Varela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards leaves Varela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Varela pinned against the cage. Varela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Varela pulls guard.
Varela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Varela looking for a sweep. Not yet Varela , not yet.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards wants to stand but Varela is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Edwards wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Edwards wants to control but Varela is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards wants to stand but Varela is controlling his arm.
Edwards working the ground and pound but Varela is defending the strikes.
Edwards working the ground and pound but Varela is defending the strikes.
Varela is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varela .
Varela fails with the takedown#CL#
and Edwards moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Varela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Varela lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Varela .
Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varela .
Varela shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varela gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Varela is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Varela circles away and we're back to standing.
Varela misses with a head kick.
Varela throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Varela tries to clinch up.#T1#
Varela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Varela tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Varela backs up against the cage.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varela .
Varela goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Varela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varela tries to clinch up.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Varela or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Varela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Varela circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Varela . Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Varela wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards moves out of range as Varela throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.
Varela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Varela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Varela pushes him off.
Varela moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Varela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Varela is quick to defend against it.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varela stalks Edwards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edwards's face. Edwards staggers backwards, shaken.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Varela throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.#CL2#
Varela instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Michael Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Varela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Edwards.
I think Varela 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Varela !
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Event:
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Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Marquez.#CL#
Varela gets tackled into the cage by Marquez. Marquez maintains the clinch.
Varela gets underhooks to prevent Marquez's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varela lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Varela . #CL#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Varela prevents the takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Varela blocks it with crossed arms.
Marquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Varela manages to break the clinch.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Varela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Varela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varela slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Varela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Varela has double underhooks.
Varela is looking for a takedown.
Marquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varela backwards.
Varela is trying to pull guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marquez.
#T2##BC2#
Varela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Marquez rushes Varela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Varela breaks the clinch.
Varela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Varela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varela tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Varela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Marquez darts in and clinches Varela up against the cage.
Marquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Varela .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Marquez.
#T3##TD2#
Varela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!
Varela is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Varela is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varela is working away from the top position though.
Varela content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Varela jumps into side control!
Marquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Varela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varela wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Marquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marquez is trying to control but can't.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Varela has control of the leg.
Marquez is looking to control Varela 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marquez avoid being mounted?
Marquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Marquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Varela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varela off to one side.
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Varela tries to get set, Marquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Varela manages to avoid the attempt.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varela .
Marquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varela doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Varela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Marquez keeps him there for the moment.
Varela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varela throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Marquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Varela circles away.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varela .
Marquez tries to counter by clinching up but Varela breaks away and moves out of range.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Varela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Varela is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Varela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Marquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marquez wants to stand but Varela has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Varela is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Marquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varela , who protects the arm well.
Marquez tries to move to full mount but Varela actually manages to regain half guard.
Varela preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Varela wants to sweep but Marquez has passed to side control!
Varela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marquez staying calm.
Marquez wants to stand but Varela is controlling his arm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varela tries to bench press Marquez off him but Marquez keeps the position.
Varela regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marquez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Varela wants to control but Marquez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez blocks the strikes from Varela .
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varela but Varela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Marquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Marquez's cut.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Varela shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Varela 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marquez is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Varela , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marquez blocks the body kick.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense.
Marquez leaves Varela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a head kick but Varela moves out of range.
Francisco Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Varela , looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Varela against the cage but Varela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Varela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch successfully.
Varela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Marquez manages to pull guard.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Varela postures up.
Varela wanted to stand there but Marquez had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Varela trying to move into half guard but instead Marquez has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Varela trying to keep a closed guard but Marquez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marquez moves into full mount!
Marquez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Marquez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Marquez prevents Varela from getting the reversal.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Varela is squirming around nicely.
Varela avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Varela is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Marquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Francisco Marquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varela tries to hold on but Marquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez throwing strikes here but Varela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Marquez controlling from mount.
Marquez looking to ground and pound but Varela is blocking nicely.
Varela tries to buck Marquez off but he can't manage it.
Marquez tries to control but Varela wriggling away. #SUB#
Marquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Varela has worked his arm free - good work by Varela !
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Varela throws the kick towards the body but Bartholemew avoids it.
Varela misses with a head kick.
Varela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bartholemew moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .#CL#
Varela moves into range and clinches up with Bartholemew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Varela 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bartholemew taking a breather.
Varela lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartholemew throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Varela will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartholemew up against the cage.#TD#
Varela manages to pull guard.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew tries to free his leg and advance position but Varela is retaining full guard.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Varela holds on and takes a little breather.
Bartholemew postures up in Varela 's guard and throws a big left but Varela blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartholemew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Varela working a defensive guard but Bartholemew manages to pass into side control anyway.
Varela is not content to let Bartholemew control the position.
Varela wants to control but Bartholemew postures up.
Varela keeps Bartholemew under control for a moment.
Bartholemew is looking to take a break and control but Varela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varela is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Varela can't do much from the bottom here.
Bartholemew controlling the position from side mount.
Varela is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Bartholemew. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Bartholemew feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bartholemew tries to keep at a distance but Varela has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Varela wants to take the fight to the mat but Bartholemew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Varela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bartholemew can't get the takedown.
Varela pressing his opponent against the cage.
Varela missing with knees to the body.
Bartholemew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Bartholemew 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#
Bartholemew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Varela has managed to clinch.
Bartholemew tries to break the clinch but Varela is controlling the position.
Bartholemew gets underhooks to prevent Varela 's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Varela darts in and clinches Bartholemew up against the cage.#TD#
Varela pulls Bartholemew into guard.
Bartholemew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartholemew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartholemew looking to pass the guard.
Bartholemew won't allow Varela to get back to his feet. #T1#
Varela wants to sweep here but Bartholemew controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Varela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartholemew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bartholemew is stalling in the full guard.
Varela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bartholemew gets tackled into the cage by Varela . Varela maintains the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varela stalling in the clinch.
Bartholemew is looking to control Varela 's arms but Varela gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bartholemew has his back to the cage.
Bartholemew trying to stall but Varela improves his position.
Bartholemew is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Varela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Varela has Bartholemew pressed against the cage, preventing Bartholemew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bartholemew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bartholemew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Varela has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bartholemew clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bartholemew manages to reverse the position and now he's in Varela 's guard. Nice work there by Bartholemew.
#T3#
Bartholemew is looking to stand up but Varela won't let him.
Varela wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Bartholemew gets to his feet. Varela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Varela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Varela has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela tries to clinch there but Bartholemew circles away.
#TD2#
Bartholemew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varela is looking for a sweep. Bartholemew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Bartholemew is looking for a kimura but Varela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bartholemew to get the leverage.
Varela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Varela controls Bartholemew momentarily but Bartholemew frees himself.
Bartholemew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemew wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew wanted to stand there but Varela had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Bartholemew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Varela instigates a clinch.
Varela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Varela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartholemew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Varela forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Varela .
#BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bartholemew with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartholemew.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Varela .
Varela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varela tries for a takedown but Bartholemew circles away easily#CL2#
and Bartholemew holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bartholemew blocks the elbow strike.
Varela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartholemew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Varela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Varela manages to get underhooks.
Varela wants a takedown.
Varela can't get the takedown.
Varela wants to break free but Bartholemew has control.
#T2#
Bartholemew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartholemew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartholemew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartholemew blocks a head kick by Varela .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartholemew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varela is defended easily by Bartholemew.#TD2#
Bartholemew feints and as Varela raises his hands in defense, Bartholemew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varela is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Varela postures up.
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Varela from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bartholemew wants to get back to his feet but Varela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Varela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bartholemew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varela pushes down on Bartholemew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Varela wants to take a breather but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Bartholemew is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Varela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dexter Varela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Bartholemew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew is looking for a sweep. Varela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartholemew 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yurk is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Yurk circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurk looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.
Yurk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Varela shoots in and drives through. Yurk sprawls well.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt - Yurk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maykol Yurk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurk throws a big counter combination but Varela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela shoots in but Yurk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Varela keeps the fight on the outside.
Yurk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A good leg kick by Yurk.
Varela with a poor takedown #TD#
and Yurk counters with a takedown into side control.
Yurk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yurk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Varela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yurk trying to control the action but Varela is working from the bottom.
Varela manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Varela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Varela is looking to stall here but Yurk recovers full guard.
Varela stopping the sweep attempt from Yurk.
Yurk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Varela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yurk is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Varela postures up.
Varela trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yurk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Varela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Varela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varela trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yurk tries to clinch but Varela is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Yurk shoots in.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt - Yurk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varela as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Varela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maykol Yurk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yurk moves out of range as Varela throws a body kick.
#CL#
Yurk closes the distance and clinches.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Varela to keep the fight standing.
Yurk jumps guard but Varela stands there with Yurk around his waist. Yurk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Varela tries to score a body lock takedown but Yurk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Varela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Varela jumps into guard, dragging Yurk to the mat.
Yurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurk is one step ahead there.
Yurk trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom. #T1#
Varela looking to control.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Varela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurk is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yurk lands a leg kick that knocks Varela off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yurk circles away.
A shot to the liver by Yurk. Beautiful body shot.
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varela swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Varela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varela showed some decent athleticism there.
Varela works his way into side control.
Yurk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yurk is not content to let Varela control the position.#T3#
Varela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yurk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yurk controlling the position for now.
Varela wants to control but Yurk is keeping him busy.
Yurk tries to roll over but Varela keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varela is looking to take a break and control but Yurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varela is just content to waste time from the top position. Yurk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yurk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dexter Varela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yurk is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yurk somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Varela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maykol Yurk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Yurk instigates a clinch.
Yurk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Varela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Varela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yurk smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Varela gets a clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Varela has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk prevents Varela from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Varela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varela stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Varela pulls Yurk into guard.
Yurk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yurk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varela is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Varela 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Varela throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela advances position into side control!
Varela throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Varela working away.
Yurk is not content to let Varela control the position.
A lull in the action here as Varela stalls from top position.#T2#
Yurk is trying to control Varela 's posture but Varela avoids it.
Yurk is not content to let Varela control the position. #T3#
Yurk throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varela taking a breather here.
Yurk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yurk wants to get back to his feet but Varela drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yurk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varela swivels and escapes.
Varela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yurk.
Varela unleashes a big counter combination but Yurk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Yurk as Varela shoots in.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Yurk. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Yurk is looking to counter punch.
Varela shoots and misses
and Yurk counters with a straight right hand.
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yurk is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Yurk circles away and we're back to standing.
Varela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Varela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurk scores with a nice head shot.
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yurk but Yurk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varela 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maykol Yurk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Varela shoots for a takedown but Minus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Varela avoids the body shot from Minus.
Varela moves in looking to clinch but Minus pushes him off.
Minus feinted with a counter takedown.
Varela 's corner calls for a 1-2. Varela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Minus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Minus. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Minus scores with the left hand. Varela knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Minus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varela did well to prevent Minus getting side control.
Varela is trying to control but can't.
Varela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Varela is trying to keep Minus in close.
Minus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Minus tries to stand but Varela is controlling from the bottom.
Minus 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.
Varela has a closed guard, preventing Minus from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Varela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Varela is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Minus. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Varela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minus.
Minus blocks a head kick by Varela .
Varela moves out of range as Minus throws a body kick.
Minus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Varela shoots in but no luck this time.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Minus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Minus jumps guard but Varela stands there with Minus around his waist. Minus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Minus gets control of Varela 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Varela trying to control but Minus is working from the bottom. #T3#
Varela pushing down on Minus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Varela is keen to just control but Minus is a slippery customer.
Minus tries to get to full guard but Varela has control of the leg.
Minus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Varela is working for a submission of some sort.
Varela stops Minus from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Varela is looking to take a break and control but Minus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minus is trying to stand.
Varela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Varela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela wants to take a breather but Minus is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minus tries to avoid it but Varela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minus to the ground. Minus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Minus gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Minus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varela .
Varela shoots in looking for a takedown. Minus tries to sprawl out of it but Varela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Varela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varela fails with the takedown.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
A head kick misses from Minus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Minus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A control attempt from Varela but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Minus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Minus looking to control but Varela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minus with a couple of short strikes.
Minus controlling the position easily from mount.
Varela sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Varela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varela regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Minus. #T2#
Varela is looking to sweep but instead, Minus has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Varela is defending against the submission attempts here by Minus.
#SUB#
Minus is working for a kimura but Varela is defending it quite comfortably.
Varela is looking for a sweep. Minus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Minus is taking a breather. Varela says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Varela wants to improve his position but Minus is controlling well.
Minus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Varela .
Varela is pressing down on Minus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varela being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varela darts in looking for a takedown but Minus gets double underhooks and turns Varela into the cage.
Varela shoots and misses
and Minus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varela thinking.
Varela darts in looking for a takedown but Minus gets double underhooks and turns Varela into the cage.
Varela is breathing heavily.
Minus goes for a double leg but Varela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Varela continues to drive forward.
Varela dives in for a single leg takedown but Minus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minus misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varela .
Minus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Minus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Minus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Minus shoots for a takedown but Varela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varela is looking for the big counter here.
Minus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minus sets himself, and Varela steps forward looking for the clinch! Minus avoids it this time.
Varela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minus avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Minus shoots in.#T1##CL#
Minus moves into the clinch.
Varela tries to break free but Minus pushes him back against the cage.
Varela is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minus to keep the fight standing.
Varela letting Minus take a breather here.
Varela can't get the takedown.
Varela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Minus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minus defends it nicely.
Varela throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Minus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Varela is trying to defend but Minus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Minus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varela can do to turn this around?#T2#
Varela is trying to get back to full guard.
Minus slips a nice elbow through Varela 's hands, connecting with Varela 's forehead.
Minus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Minus prevents Varela from improving his position.#T3#
Minus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Varela regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Minus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Varela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varela trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Varela tries to counter by closing the distance.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Minus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minus is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Varela . Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Varela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Minus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Minus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dexter Varela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collin Minus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus throws a strike but Varela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Minus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Minus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Taranaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.
Varela shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Varela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Varela clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Varela successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Varela wants to stand and escape but Taranaki is having none of it. #T1#
Varela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varela trying to control the position.
Varela is wriggling around but Taranaki manages to pass to half guard.
Varela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranaki's back!#SUB2#
Varela is looking for the choke from the back position but Taranaki is controlling his hands well.
Varela missing with strikes from the back.
Taranaki is keeping busy.
Varela throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2#
Taranaki trying to get back to his feet but Varela is in full control for now.
Taranaki is trying to break free.
Taranaki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Varela throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Taranaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Varela controlling the position well here. Taranaki rolled but Varela kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Varela is hanging on to Taranaki's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Varela looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Varela .
Taranaki is trying to get back to his feet but Varela has full control of the position and if anything, Taranaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Varela looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taranaki is controlling Varela 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Varela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Taranaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Taranaki is posturing up here but Varela has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Taranaki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Taranaki has to tap! Slick submission there by Varela !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Varela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Marquez clinches.
Varela tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquez has Varela pressed against the cage.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Varela manages to get underhooks.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
A shot in the inside from Varela . #CUT#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.#T1#
Marquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Varela smiles and moves away.
A combination from Marquez does no damage. #CL#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Marquez stops a takedown attempt from Varela .
Marquez trying to control the position but instead, Varela has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marquez into the cage.
Varela being controlled against the cage.
Varela stalls.
Varela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Marquez has his takedown stuffed
and Varela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varela or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquez, which made it look bad.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varela is looking for a counter combo.
Varela feints with a jab and clips Marquez right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Marquez is sent crashing into the canvas and Varela leaps in for the kill! Marquez tries to get to his feet but Varela is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Marquez is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Westmoreland darts in and clinches Varela up against the cage.#TD2#
Westmoreland jumps guard and drags Varela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Westmoreland trying to keep a closed guard but Varela is proving a slippery customer.
Westmoreland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varela is controlling him.
Westmoreland managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Westmoreland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varela is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland keeping full guard, as Varela tries to pass.
Varela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Varela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westmoreland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Varela has managed to get both his arms back between Westmoreland's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Varela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Varela wants to control from the top but Westmoreland keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varela but Varela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westmoreland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varela is looking for a counter combo.
Varela lands with a nice combination. Westmoreland backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Westmoreland as Varela shoots in.#T2##CL2#
Westmoreland moves into the clinch.
Westmoreland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Varela smiles and moves away.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Westmoreland.
Westmoreland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Westmoreland tries to sprawl but Varela drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Varela not doing much here.
Varela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Westmoreland wants to improve his position but Varela is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westmoreland is trying to control but Varela passes into side control!
#T3#
Varela tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Westmoreland tries to escape but Varela is in control.
Varela is staying tight to Westmoreland's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Varela 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Westmoreland is trying to control Varela 's posture but Varela avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Varela looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Westmoreland is avoiding damage well.
Westmoreland wants to control but Varela postures up.
Westmoreland is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Varela tries for a kimura but Westmoreland is defending well.
Westmoreland wants to control but Varela postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westmoreland is not content to let Varela control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Westmoreland can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Westmoreland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Varela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westmoreland shoots in but Varela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Varela is looking to counter punch.
Westmoreland with a poor takedown
and Varela counters with a three punch combo that has Westmoreland backing up. Westmoreland nods at Varela to acknowledge the strikes.
Westmoreland shoots for a double leg takedown but Varela sprawls well. He's pushed Westmoreland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Westmoreland.
Varela stuffs the takedown.
Varela appears to be looking for a big counter.
Varela with a nice cross.
Westmoreland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westmoreland sprawls well. Westmoreland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varela gets slowly back to his feet.
Westmoreland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland tries to clinch up but Varela circles away and keeps his distance.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.
Varela shoots in but no luck this time.
Varela shoots in for a double leg but Westmoreland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varela shoots in looking for a takedown but Westmoreland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varela 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Varela keeps the fight on the outside.
Westmoreland blocks a head kick by Varela .
Varela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Varela backs off Westmoreland throws a huge counter combo but Varela manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Westmoreland clinches up with Varela and pushes him back against the cage.
Westmoreland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dexter Varela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varela fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Varela tries to keep at a distance but Westmoreland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westmoreland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Varela smiles and moves away.
Varela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westmoreland pinned against the cage. Westmoreland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .
Westmoreland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westmoreland looks to land a combination but Varela avoids it well.
Varela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Westmoreland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westmoreland is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Westmoreland circles away and we're back to standing.
Westmoreland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Varela as he jumps to the side.
Varela is looking to counter the offense by Westmoreland and move into the clinch.
Varela tried to score with a low kick but Westmoreland checks it.
Varela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL2#
Westmoreland closes the distance and pushes Varela back into the cage.
Westmoreland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varela tries to pull guard but Westmoreland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Varela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Westmoreland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Varela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westmoreland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Westmoreland misses with a knee strike.
Varela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westmoreland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Westmoreland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Varela tries to avoid it but Westmoreland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Varela to the ground. Varela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Westmoreland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Varela .#CL2#
Westmoreland rushes Varela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westmoreland stalling against the cage.
Varela is trying to break free.
Westmoreland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varela lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Westmoreland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Varela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Varela wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tobias Westmoreland 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Varela with a poor takedown
and Westmoreland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Westmoreland throws out a counter right but Varela avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Westmoreland closes the distance and pushes Varela back into the cage.
Westmoreland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Varela manages to break the clinch.
Varela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westmoreland's waist but Westmoreland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varela off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland goes for a double leg but Varela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Varela continues to drive forward.
Varela shoots in for a double leg but Westmoreland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela throws a head kick but Westmoreland moves out of range.
#T1#
Varela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Westmoreland as he jumps to the side.
Westmoreland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Varela defends it well.
Westmoreland fails with the takedown.
Varela stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Westmoreland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Varela . #BC#
Varela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dexter Varela is winning the standup battle so far.
Westmoreland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varela .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westmoreland. #T2##CL#
Varela drives through and clinches with Westmoreland against the cage.
Westmoreland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varela pulls his leg out and moves away.
Varela throws a right and a left that Westmoreland avoids nicely.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Varela has Westmoreland up against the cage in a clinch.
Westmoreland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westmoreland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Varela jumps guard but Westmoreland stands there with Varela around his waist. Varela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Varela prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Westmoreland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varela after a bit of a struggle.
Varela jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Westmoreland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Westmoreland tries a knee to the head but Varela blocks it.
Varela jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westmoreland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Varela is defending well.
Varela stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Westmoreland breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Westmoreland moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Westmoreland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varela is trying to force a seperation but Westmoreland has the dominant position.
Varela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westmoreland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Westmoreland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westmoreland wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Westmoreland. #CL2#
Westmoreland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Westmoreland lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westmoreland trying to land knees to the body.
Varela wants to break free but Westmoreland has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Westmoreland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Westmoreland 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Westmoreland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Varela 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Varela keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Varela is defending well.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Varela wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Varela looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
Varela looking for a sweep. Not yet Varela , not yet.
Varela controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Varela keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Varela has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Varela looking to control.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Varela could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagomedov has cracked it and Varela is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hussainzada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Varela on his heels. He'll look to pass Varela 's guard now, I'm sure.
Hussainzada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hussainzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Varela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varela wants to stand and escape but Hussainzada is having none of it.
Varela throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hussainzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Varela looking for a triangle here. Hussainzada is fighting it but it looks tight! Varela pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hussainzada is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dexter Varela !
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Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Al Saadoun instigates a clinch.
Al Saadoun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A short body shot lands from Varela as the two fighters clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but Varela holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Saadoun drops back down to his feet.
Varela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Saadoun goes for a takedown attempt but Varela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmalek Al Saadoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Varela has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Varela jumps guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varela crunches a lovely knee into Al Saadoun's ribcage.
Varela lands a right hand. #T1#
Al Saadoun stops a takedown attempt from Varela .
Varela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Varela has Al Saadoun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Saadoun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Varela wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Varela lands with a right to the head.
Varela tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position. #TD2#
Varela successfully pulls guard.
Al Saadoun won't allow Varela to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Varela has his foot on Al Saadoun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Saadoun works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Saadoun prevents Varela from getting back to his feet.
Varela trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Varela looking to control.
Varela wants to get back to his feet but Al Saadoun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Varela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Varela is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up. #SUB2#
Varela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
Al Saadoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Varela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Saadoun is looking to pass into half guard but Varela pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Varela is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Varela throwing strikes from guard but Al Saadoun blocks nicely.
Varela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Varela tries to pass.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Varela is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varela trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.#CL2#
Varela has closed the distance and engaged Al Saadoun in a clinch.
Varela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varela is looking for a takedown.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela digs a right hand underneath Al Saadoun's ribcage. Al Saadoun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Varela drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun can't get the takedown.
Varela lands an uppercut.#T1#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown.
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Varela is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Varela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Varela is trying to break free.
Varela tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Al Saadoun's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Varela lands a body punch.
Varela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
Varela trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varela into the cage.
Al Saadoun prevents Varela from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Varela smiles and moves away.
Varela lands an overhand right.
Varela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Varela throws a head kick but Al Saadoun moves out of range.
#CL2#
Varela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Varela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Varela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varela is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.#T3#
Varela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Saadoun has Varela pressed against the cage, preventing Varela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Varela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Saadoun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Varela clinches.
Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varela trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varela into the cage.
Al Saadoun is working for takedown but Varela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela digs a right hand underneath Al Saadoun's ribcage. Al Saadoun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Varela tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Varela is looking to land body kicks.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varela tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Varela clinches up with Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage.
Varela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Saadoun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Varela stands there with Al Saadoun around his waist. Al Saadoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Varela pulls Al Saadoun into guard.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself. #T1#
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varela controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Varela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varela is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varela passes Al Saadoun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Varela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Varela seems to be looking for submissions.
Varela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Varela wants to stand but Al Saadoun has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Varela throwing shots but Al Saadoun is blocking nicely.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Varela control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Varela pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Varela successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Varela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Varela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Varela working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Dexter Varela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varela has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Varela , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Varela counters by clinching up.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Varela is controlling the position.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varela .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Varela tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Varela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Varela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks throws a right hand that Varela ducks under and follows up with a left that Varela also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Varela drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Varela is proving hard to escape from.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varela seems keen to control Brooks's posture.
Brooks wants to stand but Varela is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Varela trying to control the position here.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks tries to stand but Varela is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Brooks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Varela clinches with his opponent.
Varela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Varela is trying to break free.
Varela wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Varela lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Varela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Varela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Varela pulls guard successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Varela has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Brooks controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Varela is looking for the big counter here.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Varela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Varela manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Varela wants to counter the offense by Brooks and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Varela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Varela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varela after a bit of a struggle.
Varela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Varela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varela swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Varela , which made it look bad. #CL2#
Varela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Varela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Varela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Varela pushes him off.
Varela slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Varela slowing the pace effectively.
Brooks tries to circle away but Varela has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks has Varela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Varela wants the takedown. Brooks is fighting it off but Varela persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brooks's guard against the cage.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Varela postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Varela is proving a slippery customer.
Varela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brooks wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Varela sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Varela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Varela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brooks defends well and Varela ends up having to push Brooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Varela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Varela shoots in.
Carlos Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.
Varela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Varela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Varela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.#T2#
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Varela jumps guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Varela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Varela pulls guard effortlessly.
Varela managing to control the position.
Brooks trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varela 's guard. #T3#
Brooks controlling the action here.#SUB#
Varela is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
Varela moves into full 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.#SUB2#
Brooks looking to improve position, pressing down on Varela 's thigh with his hand. Varela seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Brooks paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Brooks's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Varela picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Varela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Varela tries to clinch up.#CL#
Norambuena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norambuena is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Varela ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Varela no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela wants to stand up but Norambuena is controlling him.
Varela looking to control.
Varela wants to get back to his feet but Norambuena is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norambuena throws a big elbow that misses.
Norambuena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varela is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Varela throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Varela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Norambuena is breathing heavily.
Varela wants to control but Norambuena is keeping him busy.
Norambuena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norambuena tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Varela wants to stand but Norambuena is controlling his arm.
Varela trying to control the action but Norambuena is working from the bottom.
Norambuena tries to buck Varela off but Varela is having none of it.
Varela is looking to take a break and control but Norambuena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Varela has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Norambuena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varela swivels and escapes.#T3#
Varela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norambuena defends it nicely.
Norambuena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norambuena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.
Varela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norambuena.
Norambuena is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Norambuena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela shoots for a double leg takedown but Norambuena sprawls well. He's pushed Varela 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Varela fails with the takedown
and Norambuena counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Varela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norambuena tries to avoid it but Varela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norambuena to the ground. Norambuena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norambuena is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Norambuena circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Norambuena dives in and grabs Varela 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varela pushes down on Norambuena's head and hops out.
Varela is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norambuena is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Norambuena circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Norambuena on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Norambuena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norambuena misses with a kick to the body.
Norambuena looks to score with a jab to the body but Varela is just out of range.
Varela tries to clinch there but Norambuena circles away.
Norambuena looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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 Diego Norambuena will probably get the nod.
That's time! Norambuena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Varela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norambuena throws a nice head kick!
Norambuena misses the shot to the body.
Varela tries to clinch there but Norambuena circles away.
Norambuena dives in and grabs Varela 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varela pushes down on Norambuena's head and hops out.
Varela throws a one two combo.
Varela looks to land a combination. Norambuena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Varela throws a head kick that misses.
Norambuena half committed to a counter leg kick.
Varela punishes Norambuena's body with a nice straight punch.
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norambuena but Norambuena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varela fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Norambuena was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diego Norambuena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Varela is looking to clinch but Norambuena is avoiding it.
Varela misses with a takedown #CL#
and Norambuena counters by clinching up.
Varela tries to pull guard but Norambuena holds him up against the cage and eventually Varela drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Norambuena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norambuena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Varela counters with a left and a right that stings Norambuena.
Varela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norambuena pinned against the cage. Norambuena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diego Norambuena is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Norambuena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Varela circles away.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norambuena sprawls well. Norambuena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varela gets slowly back to his feet.
Varela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Varela shoots for a takedown but Norambuena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Norambuena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varela swivels and escapes.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Varela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norambuena to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varela is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Varela wants to control but Norambuena is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Varela maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norambuena could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Varela has cracked it and Norambuena is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Varela !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dexter Varela !
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Event:
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Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Davidsdottir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Varela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidsdottir wants to take a breather but Varela is having none of it.
Varela is trying to maintain the position but Davidsdottir is very close to passing his half guard.
Davidsdottir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela is looking for a sweep. Davidsdottir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Davidsdottir trying to control the action but Varela is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davidsdottir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varela with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davidsdottir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Varela is not content to let Davidsdottir control the position.
Davidsdottir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varela with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davidsdottir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Varela trying to hold on to Davidsdottir's head to control him but Davidsdottir postures up.
Davidsdottir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Davidsdottir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varela has managed to free his arm - good work.
Varela is trying to maintain the position but Davidsdottir is very close to passing his half guard.
Davidsdottir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varela moves into full guard.
Davidsdottir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidsdottir with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidsdottir. Varela does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Varela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidsdottir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davidsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - Varela circles away.
Varela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varela stuffs the takedown attempt from Davidsdottir. Davidsdottir gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Varela closes the distance and clinches.
Davidsdottir is trying to maintain a safe position but Varela gets an underhook and turns Davidsdottir into the cage.#T4##BC#
Varela 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidsdottir checks a leg kick.
Davidsdottir shoots in looking for a takedown. Varela tries to sprawl out of it but Davidsdottir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Varela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynjolfur Davidsdottir.#TD2#
Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Varela napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davidsdottir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varela keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidsdottir trying to hold on to Varela 's head to control him but Varela postures up.
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 Dexter Varela will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donk. Davidsdottir catches Varela right on the button with a cross.
Davidsdottir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varela is looking for a counter combo.
Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidsdottir misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Varela moves into the clinch.#TD#
Varela pulls Davidsdottir into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidsdottir wants to get up but he can't break Varela 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davidsdottir trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom. #T1#
Varela wants to get back to his feet but Davidsdottir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davidsdottir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Varela wants to get back to his feet but Davidsdottir is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varela wants to sweep here but Davidsdottir controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidsdottir throws a sloppy head kick and Varela moves out of range easily.
Varela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davidsdottir circles away.
Varela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davidsdottir.
Davidsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Varela forces Davidsdottir back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
The referee calls for Varela to work.
Varela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davidsdottir smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Varela . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidsdottir wants to clinch up but Varela keeps it at a distance.
Varela dives in and grabs Davidsdottir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidsdottir pushes down on Varela 's head and hops out.
Varela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dexter Varela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidsdottir wants to clinch up but Varela keeps it at a distance.
Davidsdottir stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Davidsdottir.
Varela seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Davidsdottir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidsdottir passes to full mount!
Varela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidsdottir on the ground.#T4#
Davidsdottir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davidsdottir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela is desperately trying to improve his position but Davidsdottir has a good base and remains in mount.
Davidsdottir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davidsdottir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense.
Davidsdottir misses with a head kick.
Davidsdottir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidsdottir sprawls and moves away.
Davidsdottir misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Davidsdottir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Varela quickly recovers to half guard.
Varela is looking to improve his position.
Varela gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Varela looking for a guillotine here but Davidsdottir defends easily.
Varela is trying to control the position but Davidsdottir postures up. #T1#
Davidsdottir throws a big right hand that misses.
Varela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Davidsdottir looking for a guillotine here but Varela defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidsdottir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Davidsdottir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidsdottir working a defensive guard but Varela passes into half guard.
Davidsdottir is trying to control but Varela passes into side control!
Varela fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Varela trying to control the position but Davidsdottir is working away.
Davidsdottir is trying to control Varela 's posture but Varela avoids it. #T3#
Varela tries to score with some ground and pound. Davidsdottir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davidsdottir tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Varela seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Davidsdottir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davidsdottir is looking for a sweep.
Davidsdottir regains half guard.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidsdottir wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Varela content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidsdottir with a poor takedown
and Varela counters with a nice uppercut.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynjolfur Davidsdottir.
Varela throws a head kick that misses.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Davidsdottir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidsdottir as he avoids it easily.
Varela sets himself, and Davidsdottir steps forward looking for the clinch! Varela avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidsdottir.
Varela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidsdottir misses the shot to the body.
Varela shoots in and drives through. Davidsdottir sprawls well.#TD2#
Davidsdottir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Varela is looking to stand back up but Davidsdottir counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Varela .
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varela with a poor takedown #CL#
and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyson is stalling here.
Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Varela tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varela misses with an elbow strike.
Varela looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Tyson pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson 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#
Varela is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tyson seems content to control.#T1#
Varela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Varela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Varela misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Varela wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Varela 's head.
Tyson stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tyson is pressing down on Varela 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Varela is holding on for now.
Well, if Tyson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyson works Varela 's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Varela defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Varela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varela throws a counter combo.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Varela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Varela tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Varela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Varela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Tyson darts in and clinches Varela up against the cage.
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Tyson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Tyson has his feet on Varela 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Varela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Varela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varela looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Varela as he checks the leg kick.
Varela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Varela ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Varela manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Varela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Varela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varela stuffs the takedown.
And Varela tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Tyson moves into the clinch.
Varela is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tyson pulls Varela into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Varela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Varela wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.
Varela is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varela on the ground.
Varela wanted to stand there but Tyson had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Varela , looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Varela against the cage but Varela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Varela tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Varela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson has time to react.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Varela enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Varela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyson trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varela wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
Varela trying to control the position.
#T3#
Tyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Varela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Varela has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varela can do to turn this around?
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Varela has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson goes for a takedown attempt but Varela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Varela tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily#CL#
and Tyson counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Varela .
Tyson blocks a head kick by Varela .
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Varela misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varela . #CL#
Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varela avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Varela wants to counter with a clinch but Tyson pushes him away.
Varela shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Varela 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Varela has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Varela back into the cage.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Varela stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Varela avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
Tyson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varela 's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Varela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tyson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Varela has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tyson is looking to defend but Varela has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tyson! Varela pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tyson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dexter Varela !
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