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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Iovine moves into range and clinches up with Wade.
Wade is pushing Iovine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wade leaning against his opponent.
Iovine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wade walks away with a smile on his face. Iovine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iovine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iovine misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iovine shoots for a takedown but Wade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iovine counters with a left to the body.
Wade tries for a takedown but Iovine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iovine closes the distance and clinches up with Wade, looking for a takedown. Iovine pushes Wade against the cage but Wade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iovine looks winded!#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wade or perhaps it was just good defense by Iovine, which made it look bad. #TD#
Wade fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Iovine to the ground. Wade is now in Iovine's guard.
Wade landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Wade drops back looking for a leg! Iovine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iovine manages to kick Wade off! Wade jumps back into Iovine's guard.
Wade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Iovine is trying to control the position but Wade postures up.
Iovine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Iovine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wade wants to stand but Iovine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Iovine blocks nicely.
Wade is looking to stand up but Iovine won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Iovine has his foot on Wade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wade works his way back into a safe position though.
Wade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iovine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iovine working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Iovine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wade defends it easily.
Wade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iovine is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iovine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iovine somewhat.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iovine sprawls well. Iovine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iovine is fending him off so far but Wade persists. Nope, Iovine circles away and we're back to standing.
Iovine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Wade moves into the clinch.
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 Hayden Wade 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#
Wade dives in and grabs Iovine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iovine pushes down on Wade's head and hops out.
It seemed like Iovine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iovine throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Wade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iovine back to the cage. Wade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iovine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayden Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade tries to clinch up.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Wade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iovine on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Iovine has his foot on Wade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wade works his way back into a safe position though.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wade with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Iovine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Iovine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iovine's head.
Iovine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iovine's head.#SUB2#
Iovine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Iovine working for a triangle but Wade defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Iovine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Iovine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wade has picked Iovine up and slammed him! Iovine can't keep hold of the triangle and Wade manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wade works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Iovine struggling a bit here.
Wade is putting a hurting on Iovine here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iovine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wade landing a few strikes.
Iovine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wade working away.#T4#
Wade scoring with punches and elbows.
Wade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iovine can do to turn this around?
Wade working the head and body with strikes.
Iovine looking for a sweep but Wade has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Iovine working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Wade looking for a guillotine from mount but Iovine is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iovine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Wade 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wade swinging wildly here.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iovine backs up against the cage.
Wade fails with the takedown.
Wade digs a good body shot into Iovine's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iovine misses with a two punch combination.
Iovine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wade blocks a jab.#T1#
Iovine shoots in for a double leg but Wade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Wade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wade stalling the fight.
Wade seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wade has had enough of the clinch but Iovine keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Wade manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Iovine throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Iovine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Wade gets caught napping as Iovine dives in and scores a takedown. Wade manages to retain guard.
Wade controlling the position.
Wade looking to control.
Iovine wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Wade looking for a sweep. Not yet Wade, not yet.
Hayden Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wade looking to control.
#SUB2#
Iovine drops back looking for a leg! Wade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wade manages to kick Iovine off! Iovine jumps back into Wade's guard.
Wade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wade wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Iovine advances to half guard.
Iovine is trying to control the action in half guard but Wade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iovine prevents Wade from improving his position.
Iovine trying to control from half guard but Wade is working away.
Wade is looking for a sweep. Iovine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Iovine 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.
Wade wants to sweep but Iovine has passed to side control!#T4#
Wade is trying to get back to half guard.
Wade is working hard here to advance position.
Iovine taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iovine wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
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 Hayden Wade.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wade, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Wade!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kemp shoots in but Iovine avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kemp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kemp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iovine wants to improve his position but Kemp is controlling well.
Kemp wants to stand but Iovine has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Kemp decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iovine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Iovine. #TD#
Kemp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iovine looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kemp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iovine sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Iovine wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kemp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iovine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iovine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kemp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kemp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kemp 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.
Kemp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
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.
Iovine pulls Kemp in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kemp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Iovine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kemp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kemp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iovine on the ground.
Kemp works over Iovine with some ground and pound from guard.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but Iovine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU#
Kemp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iovine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Iovine ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Iovine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kemp working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kemp is sitting in close to Iovine's body. Iovine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kemp is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kemp is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Iovine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Iovine!
After winning the bout, Kevin Iovine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Iovine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Iovine is in Carson's guard.
Iovine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Carson has control of Iovine's left arm, preventing Iovine from doing any damage.
Iovine trying to control the position from guard on top but Carson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iovine being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iovine slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Iovine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Iovine prevents Carson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson trying to control from the bottom.
Carson is doing well to control the position and prevent Iovine from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Iovine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carson is just riding it out for now. Iovine eventually gives up the hold.
Carson is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Iovine feints and as Carson raises his hands in defense, Iovine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson has his hands on Iovine's head, controlling the position.
Carson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Iovine trying to control but Carson is working from the bottom.
Carson wants to stand and escape but Iovine is having none of it. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Carson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carson is defended easily by Iovine.#T4#
Carson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iovine avoids it really well and circles away.
Iovine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kevin Iovine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iovine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iovine wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Iovine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iovine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iovine happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Iovine 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#
Carson throws a head kick that misses
and Iovine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iovine but Iovine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carson tries for a takedown but Iovine circles away easily#TD2#
and Iovine counters with a shoot takedown. Carson fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Carson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carson pulls Iovine in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iovine content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Carson seems keen to control Iovine's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iovine wants to control from the top but Carson keeps moving.
Carson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carson keeping moving, preventing Iovine from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carson throws a nice head kick!
Dino Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iovine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Carson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Iovine working for a triangle but Carson defends it easily.
Carson connects with a couple of short punches.
Carson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Iovine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iovine's head.#SUB2#
Iovine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carson is aware though and is defending well.
Carson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iovine's head.#SUB2#
Iovine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Iovine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carson is in close to Iovine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Carson with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Iovine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson wants to control from the top but Iovine keeps moving.
Carson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carson landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Carson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Iovine tries to sprawl but Carson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carson winds up and cracks Iovine with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions off his back.
Iovine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carson lands with a punch from half guard.
Carson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Carson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Carson shoots in looking for a takedown. Iovine tries to sprawl out of it but Carson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iovine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carson showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Iovine is defending against the submission attempts here by Carson.
#SUB2#
Iovine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carson lands with a punch from half guard.
Iovine wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Carson there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iovine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Carson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Iovine is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dino Carson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Iovine dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Iovine cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Iovine gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Iovine 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.
Sanchez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Iovine actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iovine has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Iovine's temple. #SU#
Sanchez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Iovine fails with the takedown.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iovine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iovine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iovine wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Iovine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Sanchez stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Iovine closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD#
Sanchez jumps guard.
Sanchez has control of Iovine's left arm, preventing Iovine from doing any damage.
Iovine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iovine wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Iovine looks winded!
Iovine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iovine is looking to advance position but Sanchez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Iovine wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Iovine is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Sanchez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Iovine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Sanchez 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##TD#
Iovine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Iovine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Iovine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iovine can do to turn this around?
Sanchez wants to stand but Iovine is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iovine is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Iovine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Iovine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iovine manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Iovine's guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez trying to control but Iovine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Iovine has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Iovine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Sanchez stands and steps away. Iovine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Iovine's half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Iovine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iovine sees it coming and defends easily.
Iovine is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Iovine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sanchez 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.
Iovine is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sanchez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Iovine as he works his way to full guard.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iovine's head.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iovine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Iovine's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Iovine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Sanchez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Iovine misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Iovine quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanchez working over Iovine with some ground and pound. Iovine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Iovine is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Iovine's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez 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.
Iovine is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iovine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iovine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Iovine is defending well.
#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Iovine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Iovine's head. #SUB2#
Iovine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Iovine is defending it quite comfortably.
Iovine is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Iovine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Iovine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is working Iovine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Iovine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Sanchez gets to his feet. Iovine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iovine! But no joy.#TD#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iovine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Sanchez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Iovine to his feet. #T4##TD#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iovine!
Iovine manages to get back to half guard.
Iovine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iovine tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Kevin Iovine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Sanchez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Iovine dives in and grabs Padilla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Padilla pushes down on Iovine's head and hops out.#CL2#
Iovine pushes Padilla up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Padilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Padilla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Padilla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Iovine is looking to regain half guard here but Padilla keeps moving and retains side control.
Padilla lands a nice forearm strike.
Iovine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Iovine is looking to regain half guard here but Padilla keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iovine keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iovine manages to get back to half guard.
Iovine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Padilla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Iovine trying to control but Padilla postures up.
#SUB2#
Iovine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Padilla connects with a nice short shot to Iovine's temple.
Padilla looks to land a strike but Iovine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Iovine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Padilla is aware though and is defending well.
Padilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Padilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iovine's head.
Padilla throwing strikes from guard but Iovine blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Padilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Iovine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Padilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Padilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Padilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iovine trying to keep a closed guard but Padilla is proving a slippery customer.
Padilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Iovine has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Padilla doesn't defend quickly enough and Iovine has managed to lock this one up! Can Padilla escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Iovine on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Iovine!
Kevin Iovine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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