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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Rich instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miguel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rich regains guard immediately.
Rich has Miguel pulled in close to control his posture.
Miguel wants to stand but Rich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miguel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Miguel stands up and waves to Rich to follow him. #TD2#
Rich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miguel to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Rich pushes Miguel off and gets back to his feet.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Rich moves in looking to clinch but Miguel pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Miguel as Rich shoots in.
Rich tries for a takedown but Miguel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Miguel 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.
Rich trying to control the position.
Rich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Rich has his foot on Miguel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miguel works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Rich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rich looking for a guillotine here but Miguel defends easily.
#SUB#
Rich has his foot on Miguel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miguel works his way back into a safe position though.
Miguel wanted to stand there but Rich had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Miguel stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Rich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miguel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rich pulls Miguel in to control the position.
Rich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rich controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miguel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rich is proving hard to escape from.
Miguel looks winded!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Rich pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Rich trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rich working for a triangle but Miguel defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miguel defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich is trying to control the position but Miguel 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 Leopoldo Rich will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Miguel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rich wants to control but Miguel postures up.
Rich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miguel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rich'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.#SU2#
Miguel stands up and beckons Rich to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich dives in and grabs Miguel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miguel pushes down on Rich's head and hops out.#TD2#
Miguel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miguel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rich has his hands on Miguel's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Rich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miguel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rich is controlling Miguel's posture.
Rich trying to keep a closed guard but Miguel is proving a slippery customer.
Rich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miguel preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Miguel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rich was covering up waiting for the punch and Miguel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Rich pulls Miguel in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Rich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miguel pushes Rich off but Rich dives into side control.
#SU#
Rich decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##CL#
Miguel tries to keep at a distance but Rich has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rich pulls guard.
Rich has his hands on Miguel's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Miguel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rich clinches with his opponent.
Rich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Miguel lands a takedown into guard.
Rich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rich is trying to keep Miguel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miguel tries to stand but Rich is controlling from the bottom.
Miguel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Rich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miguel defends it easily.
Rich wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rich working for a triangle but Miguel defends it easily.
Rich is pulling down on Miguel's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Miguel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Rich is controlling Miguel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rich is looking to improve his position.
Rich keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
Miguel is thwarting Rich's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rich works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rich working for a triangle but Miguel defends it easily.
Rich pulls Miguel in close to his closed guard and prevents Miguel from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Rich instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rich jumps guard.
Rich seems keen to control Miguel's posture.#SUB#
Miguel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miguel has managed to get both his arms back between Rich's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rich 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopoldo Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Rich looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Rich controlling the position.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rich 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.
Rich is pulling down on Hamilton's head to control his posture.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rich is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Rich has his hands on Hamilton's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton passes into half guard.
Rich is positioning himself well to prevent Hamilton advancing to mount.
Hamilton tries to pass to full mount but Rich defends it.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rich keeping hold of Hamilton's head, controlling as best he can.
Rich trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bobbie Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Rich gets a double leg takedown into Hamilton's guard.
Rich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rich stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Hamilton striking from the bottom here. #SU#
Rich stands and steps away. Hamilton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Rich moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hamilton pulls guard.
Rich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rich is controlling him. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamilton is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton is fighting to break Rich's control of his arms but Rich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobbie Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hamilton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rich's guard.#SUB#
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton passes into half guard.
Hamilton misses with a head shot. Rich uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hamilton passes Rich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich is not content to let Hamilton control the position.
Hamilton throwing shots but Rich is blocking nicely. #T1#
Rich controlling the position well.
Rich is looking to control Hamilton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rich avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hamilton wants to work for an arm triangle but Rich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rich trying to control here.
Rich is holding on to half guard well.
Bobbie Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamilton wants to control but Rich is keeping him busy.
Hamilton is pressing down on Rich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rich is holding on for now.
Rich keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamilton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Hamilton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Rich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hamilton asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB2#
Hamilton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rich keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamilton trying to control the action but Rich is working from the bottom.
Hamilton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU2#
Hamilton stands up and beckons Rich to his feet.
Hamilton leaves Rich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Hamilton misses #CL#
and Rich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rich.
Rich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamilton lands with a shot to the body.
Rich moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Hamilton 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hamilton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Hamilton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hamilton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Rich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hamilton pulls guard.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rich is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton is still trying to improve position.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Hamilton tries to get to full guard but Rich has control of the leg.
Hamilton trying to control here.
#T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rich is nestled in close to Hamilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rich passes to side control. #SU#
Rich has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Rich drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
Rich is trying to pull guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hamilton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Rich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hamilton is on him like a limpet, forcing Rich back against the cage.#T4#
Hamilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Rich won't allow it.
#BC#
Rich breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leopoldo Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobbie Hamilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamilton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamilton 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobbie Hamilton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Aznag Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rich is trying to defend but Aznag Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rich kicks Aznag Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rich 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.
Rich wants to control from the top but Aznag Jr keeps moving.
Rich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aznag Jr is looking to stand up but Rich isn't so interested in that idea.
Rich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aznag Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rich is controlling him. #T1#
Rich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aznag Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aznag Jr but Aznag Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Aznag Jr darts in and clinches Rich up against the cage.
Rich wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Aznag Jr jumps guard.
#T2#
Rich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aznag Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Rich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rich shoots in for a double leg but Aznag Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aznag Jr 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.#ES#
Rich pushes Aznag Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rich shoots in but Aznag Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aznag Jr is fending him off so far but Rich persists. Nope, Aznag Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown. Aznag Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Rich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aznag Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rich is breathing heavily.#T4#
Aznag Jr throws a head kick that Rich semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Rich is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leopoldo Rich has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Aznag Jr uses the oldest trick in the book to send Rich tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Aznag Jr is absolutely delighted - when Rich wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nando Aznag Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santos Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Rich's guard.#ES#
Rich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Santos Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rich tries to pull guard but Santos Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rich tries to pull guard but Santos Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Rich drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos Jr wants to stand but Rich is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich seems keen to control Santos Jr's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Rich punching from the bottom - just letting Santos Jr know he's still in a fight. #ES#
Rich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Santos Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rich tries to pull guard but Santos Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich tries to pull guard but Santos Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos Jr is trying to stall.
Rich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos Jr smiles and moves away.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Rich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rich has Santos Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Santos Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Rich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rich throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #SUB#
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos Jr wants to stand but Rich is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Rich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos Jr defends well.#T3#
Rich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich continues to stall.
Rich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rich prevents Santos Jr from getting back to his feet.
Rich landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rich stops Santos Jr from standing up.
Rich content to stall in guard here.
Rich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich won't allow Santos Jr to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopoldo Rich dominated that round.
That's time! Rich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Rich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rich manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Santos Jr taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard.
Santos Jr has hold of Rich's hands but Rich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Rich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos Jr is trying to stand back up but Rich is controlling him
Rich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leopoldo Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Rich stops Santos Jr from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rich trying to control the pace.
Rich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rich 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.
Santos Jr is looking to escape.
Rich working Santos Jr over with strikes.
Santos Jr has hold of Rich's hands but Rich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos Jr can do to turn this around?#SU#
Rich decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Santos Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rich to the mat! Rich manages to get full guard. #ES#
Rich manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Rich is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos Jr has double underhooks.
Santos Jr is trying to stall.
Santos Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Rich gets an underhook and turns Santos Jr into the cage.
Santos Jr trying to control the position but instead, Rich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos Jr into the cage.
Santos Jr seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The referee calls for Santos Jr to work.
Santos Jr wants to stall.
#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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Helio Santos Jr.
Rich throws a sloppy head kick and Santos Jr moves out of range easily.
Santos Jr wants to clinch up but Rich keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rich has closed the distance and engaged Santos Jr in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santos Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Rich gets an underhook and turns Santos Jr into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rich jumps guard and drags Santos Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopoldo Rich dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Rich moves into the clinch successfully.
Rich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos Jr is looking to control Rich's arms but Rich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos Jr has his back to the cage.
Santos Jr wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Helio Santos Jr.
Santos Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Rich circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Santos Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rich's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rich is trying to pull guard but Santos Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Rich tries to pull guard but Santos Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Rich drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos Jr trying to stall but Rich improves his position.
Rich is trying to pull guard but Santos Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Santos Jr prevents Rich from breaking the clinch.
Santos Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rich is trying to pull guard but Santos Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rich fails to pull guard.
Rich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos Jr has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rich as Santos Jr tries to tie him up.
Rich is trying to pull guard but Santos Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos Jr trying to stall but Rich improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rich is trying to force a seperation but Santos Jr has the dominant position.
Santos Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Rich gets an underhook and turns Santos Jr into the cage.
Santos Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rich is defending well for now.#T3#
Santos Jr tries to stall but Rich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Helio Santos Jr.
Santos Jr tries to clinch but Rich moves out of range.
Rich swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos Jr.#TD2#
Santos Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Santos Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rich's efforts to push away.
Rich fails to pull guard.
#T4##TD#
Rich jumps guard.
Rich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rich striking off his back but it's not causing Santos Jr any problems. #SUB#
Rich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos Jr tries to stand but Rich is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich won't allow Santos Jr to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rich 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopoldo Rich!
The defeated Helio Santos Jr had this to say: 'Ya know, its hard to lose after all the effort being put into this, but ya know sometimes things just don't go your way in there'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Rich, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Jack gets the takedown into side control.
Rich prevents Jack from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Jack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rich, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jack but great work by Rich.
Rich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jack's face as Rich controls the position. #T1##SU#
Rich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Rich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jack quickly recovers to half guard.
Jack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rich pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Rich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jack wants to control but Rich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Jack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Rich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rich controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Rich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rich landing a few short strikes.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
Rich trying to hold on to Jack's head to control him but Jack postures up.
Rich is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jack is working for a kimura but Rich is defending it quite comfortably.
Jack is looking to advance position but Rich won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jack tries to clinch up.
Rich tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Jack wants to counter with a clinch but Rich pushes him away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Rich shoots and misses
and Jack counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Jack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Jack gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rich has one foot on Jack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Rich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working.
Rich lands an elbow.
Jack is looking to regain half guard here but Rich keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Rich tries to score with some ground and pound. Jack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jack is not content to let Rich control the position.
Rich scoring with punches from side control.
Rich remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jack working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Rich is rocked!#SUB2#
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Rich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack cracks Rich with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jack immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rich is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jack!
An intense looking James Jack took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i won? YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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