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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Coach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Joel Vazquez has been cut.
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coach 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.
Coach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vazquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coach jabs Vazquez right on the nose. Vazquez blinks but takes it well.
Vazquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vazquez is rocked!
Coach keeps Vazquez at a distance using the push kick.
Vazquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Coach finish him?
Vazquez darts in looking for a takedown but Coach gets double underhooks and turns Vazquez into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Coach slams his shin into Vazquez's torso.
Vazquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Vazquez looks winded!
Coach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vazquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Coach cracks Vazquez with a big right hand and Vazquez goes down!
Coach pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coach sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Coach continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Coach.
Vazquez missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez wants to control but Coach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vazquez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vazquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Head Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Vazquez.
Coach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vazquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vazquez fails to land the takedown.
Vazquez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Coach points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Vazquez wakes up just in time to hear Coach thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Head Coach!
A less than humble Head Coach misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vazquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa tests Vazquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vazquez shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Vazquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a big head kick but Vazquez shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbosa prevents it.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Barbosa. #T1#
Barbosa lands a body shot. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vazquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa cracks Vazquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Vazquez is rocked!
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vazquez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Oh Vazquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vazquez misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a crisp right that sends Vazquez to the canvas! Barbosa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Barbosa!
A relieved looking Alfredo Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Vazquez shoots in.
Barbosa with a jab.
Vazquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vazquez fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alfredo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Vazquez.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Vazquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Vazquez should have avoided that one.
Barbosa scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
Vazquez is rocked!
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!
Vazquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbosa. That one must have hurt.
Vazquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Vazquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Vazquez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alfredo Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfredo Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Python.#TD#
Vazquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Python looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Python is trying to improve his position.
Vazquez cracks Python with a big elbow.
Vazquez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Python is looking to reverse the position.
Python takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Python manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vazquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Vazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Python seems to be looking for submissions.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.
Vazquez wants to get back to his feet but Python is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Python stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.#SUB2#
Python drops back looking for a leg! Vazquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vazquez manages to kick Python off! Python jumps back into Vazquez's guard.
Python cracks Vazquez with a solid left hand.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Python is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Python seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Python is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Python is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Python.
Vazquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Python.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Python not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vazquez is positioning himself well to prevent Python advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vazquez is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
Python is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Vazquez tries to roll over but Python keeps him under control.
Python wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working. #SUB2#
Python is looking for a kimura here.
Python is trying to control the action in half guard but Vazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez is looking to escape.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
That's time! Vazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Python shoots in for a takedown but Vazquez shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Vazquez shoots in and bounces Python off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vazquez works over Python with some ground and pound from guard.
Vazquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vazquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Python is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vazquez is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez is pulling down on Python's head. It's preventing any offense from Python, at least for the moment.
Python throwing strikes from guard but Vazquez blocks nicely. #T1#
Python throws a strike but Vazquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vazquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Python working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
Vazquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Vazquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vazquez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Python throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Python throws a big right hand that misses.
Python is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Python postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vazquez wants to stand and escape but Python is having none of it. #T3#
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Python postures up. #SUB2#
Python has gone for a leg lock! Vazquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Python's guard.#REVR#
Vazquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Python is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
#SUB2#
Python working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Python looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Python is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Python trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Python has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Vazquez postures up and lands a big shot to Python's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez won't allow Python to sweep him here.
Vazquez is in close to Python's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Python looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyrius Python will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Python tries for a takedown but Vazquez circles away easily#TD#
and Vazquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Vazquez landing strikes.
Python manages to get back to half guard.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vazquez lands a nice short elbow.
Vazquez wants to control but Python is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Python manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vazquez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Vazquez has hold of one of Python's legs. Python is fighting the takedown attempt but Vazquez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Vazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vazquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Python's head.#T1#
Vazquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Python's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Python throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vazquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Python with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Python makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cyrius Python has got the better of the ground game so far.
Python working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Python throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Python landing with the ground and pound.
Python being controlled here momentarily.
Python stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Python trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Python scoring with some ground and pound.
Python stands up over Vazquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vazquez pulls Python in close to prevent any damage.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Python is looking to work some ground and pound but Vazquez has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vazquez is trying to keep Python in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Python has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Python fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Vazquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Python is trying to defend but Vazquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Python has one foot on Vazquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Vazquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python tries to kick Vazquez off in order to stand up. Vazquez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
Python gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Python works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vazquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Python not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vazquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Python trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrius Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Python 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrius Python!
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Event:
LFF : 4
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Vazquez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and sideU counters by clinching up.
Vazquez has sideU pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. sideU manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to sideU's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vazquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but sideU pulls him back up using the underhooks.
IcN sideU has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Vazquez.
Vazquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
sideU misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from sideU.
Vazquez can't get the takedown.
sideU tries to throw a body punch but Vazquez avoids it by throwing sideU back against the cage. #BC#
sideU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
sideU actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sideU wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
sideU works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
sideU has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vazquez doesn't defend quickly enough and sideU has managed to lock this one up! Can Vazquez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to sideU on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). IcN sideU!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vazquez's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Joel Vazquez has been cut.
Wolf throws an overhand right that has Vazquez reeling! Wolf follows up with more punches and Vazquez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrian Wolf!
Adrian Wolf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFN#50 Dall vs Ketler
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Franklin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vazquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franklin is in Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Franklin passes into half guard.
Franklin controlling the pace.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Franklin throwing shots but Vazquez is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Vazquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Franklin from advancing position.
Franklin is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Franklin trying to control the pace.
Franklin tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Franklin drops an elbow to the side of Vazquez's head.
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franklin scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.#SUB#
Vazquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Franklin controlling the pace.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt - Franklin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD#
Franklin dives in and scores a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Vazquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vazquez is controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Vazquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin lands a couple of elbows.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Vazquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vazquez being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franklin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Vazquez sneaks out the side door and pushes Franklin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franklin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vazquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklin swivels and escapes.
Vazquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Franklin sprawls well. He's pushed Vazquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklin tries to counter by clinching up but Vazquez breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Franklin shoots in and bounces Vazquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Franklin distracts Vazquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vazquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Franklin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vazquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franklin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franklin tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vazquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard. #REVR#
Vazquez has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
Vazquez wants to control but Franklin passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Franklin thows a huge punch but Vazquez dodges it nicely.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Vazquez dodges it nicely.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franklin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vazquez defending well though.
Vazquez trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
Vazquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Franklin working Vazquez over with strikes.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Vazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Franklin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Franklin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vazquez controls his leg.
Franklin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vazquez defending well though.
Franklin is trying to control. Vazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vazquez dives in and grabs Franklin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes down on Vazquez's head and hops out.
John Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Vazquez.
Vazquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Franklin tries to land a leg kick but Vazquez saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vazquez enables Franklin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vazquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin cracks Vazquez with a solid left hand.
Franklin is working Vazquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vazquez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franklin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Franklin with that takedown attempt.
And Vazquez tries to counter it with a takedown but Franklin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franklin lands an overhand right.
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Vazquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Franklin is trying to control Vazquez's posture but Vazquez avoids it.
Franklin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Franklin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vazquez connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vazquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vazquez lands some shots froms side control.
Vazquez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franklin some visible discomfort.
Vazquez grinds an elbow into Franklin's temple.
Vazquez lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Vazquez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Franklin!
Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vazquez cracks Franklin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vazquez looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Franklin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Vazquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Horowitz scores with a three punch combo!
A nice leg kick lands there from Horowitz.
Horowitz feints a jab promting Vazquez to slip. Horowitz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vazquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Horowitz looks to land a combination. Vazquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vazquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horowitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horowitz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Horowitz.
Vazquez has a takedown stuffed.
Horowitz lands a jab-cross combination.
Horowitz throws a one two combo.
Vazquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horowitz pinned against the cage. Horowitz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Horowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vazquez's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Horowitz.
A right-left combo lands from Horowitz.
Horowitz scores with a three punch combo!
Horowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Vazquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horowitz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vazquez is in Horowitz's guard.#ES#
Horowitz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vazquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horowitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Vazquez. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gleb Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Vazquez.
Vazquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horowitz.
Horowitz stuffs the takedown.
Vazquez looks winded!
Horowitz feints and then cracks Vazquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vazquez down. #T2##TD2#
Horowitz tries to sprawl but Vazquez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Horowitz has one foot on Vazquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horowitz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Horowitz duly obliges.
Horowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horowitz tries to bum rush Vazquez with a series of wild strikes but Vazquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vazquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horowitz defends it well.
Horowitz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horowitz looks to land a combination. Vazquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice takedown defense from Horowitz. No joy for Vazquez on that attempt.
Gleb Horowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horowitz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horowitz misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horowitz defends it nicely.#T3#
Horowitz lands a two punch combo.
Vazquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horowitz.
Vazquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vazquez has a takedown stuffed.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Horowitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horowitz catches Vazquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Horowitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horowitz looks to land a combination. Vazquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt - Horowitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Horowitz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Horowitz duly obliges. #TD2#
Vazquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vazquez showed some decent athleticism there.
Vazquez throws a strike but Horowitz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horowitz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vazquez has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gleb Horowitz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vazquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horowitz tries to avoid it but Vazquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horowitz to the ground. Horowitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Horowitz. #TD2#
Vazquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Horowitz's guard.#SU2#
Vazquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horowitz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horowitz misses with a double jab.
Horowitz throws a series of punches but Vazquez moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Vazquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horowitz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vazquez working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horowitz can't do much from the bottom here.
Horowitz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Vazquez lands a few punches from side control.
Vazquez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Horowitz to see if he's OK.
Vazquez lands a nice forearm strike.
Vazquez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horowitz taking a bit of punishment here - Vazquez scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Horowitz is rocked!
Vazquez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Horowitz looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vazquez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Vazquez!
In defeat, Gleb Horowitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not really here right now. It's all a bad dream.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyagi dives in and grabs Vazquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vazquez pushes down on Miyagi's head and hops out.
Vazquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vazquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Vazquez tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez wants to clinch up but Miyagi keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vazquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vazquez postures up and lands a big shot to Miyagi's brow.
Vazquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miyagi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vazquez on the ground.
Vazquez lands strikes from half guard.
Vazquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vazquez controlling the pace. #T1#
Vazquez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vazquez working Miyagi over with strikes.
Vazquez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vazquez is nestled in close to Miyagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vazquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyagi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vazquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miyagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vazquez is nestled in close to Miyagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vazquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Vazquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Vazquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vazquez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vazquez slips a nice elbow through Miyagi's hands, connecting with Miyagi's forehead.
Vazquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vazquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vazquez drops an elbow to the side of Miyagi's head.
Vazquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miyagi has hold of Vazquez's hands but Vazquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Miyagi is rocked!
Vazquez working Miyagi over with strikes.
Oh Miyagi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vazquez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Miyagi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vazquez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Vazquez!
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