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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tvedten looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Esposito pulls Tvedten in close to his closed guard and prevents Tvedten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Esposito doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tvedten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esposito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tvedten has managed to get both his arms back between Esposito's legs - danger averted.
Tvedten trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tvedten won't allow Esposito to sweep him here.
Esposito pulls Tvedten in close to prevent any damage.
Esposito has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at A Stander’s Paradise. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tvedten stopping the sweep attempt from Esposito.#T1#
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Esposito working for a triangle but Tvedten defends it easily.
Esposito is pulling down on Tvedten's head to control his posture.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Tvedten from controlling successfully.
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Esposito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tvedten is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tvedten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Esposito is pulling down on Tvedten's head to control his posture.
Esposito trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Esposito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tvedten defends well.#T3#
Tvedten trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tvedten's guard. #REVB#
Tvedten striking off his back but it's not causing Esposito any problems.
Tvedten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Esposito on the ground.
Esposito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Esposito trying to control but Tvedten is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Esposito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tvedten is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tvedten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tvedten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tvedten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tvedten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esposito swivels and escapes.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Tvedten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Tvedten moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tvedten smiles and moves away.
Tvedten wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Esposito tries to sprawl but Tvedten drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Esposito has his hands clasped together around Tvedten's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Esposito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tvedten trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tvedten manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Esposito wants to control from the top but Tvedten keeps moving. #T2#
Esposito postures up.
Esposito trying to control but Tvedten is working from the bottom.
Esposito is working Tvedten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tvedten trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
Pablo Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tvedten is really struggling to control Esposito but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Esposito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tvedten looking to control.
Tvedten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tvedten looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Tvedten drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
Tvedten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tvedten scores with a knee to the head.
Esposito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tobias Tvedten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Tvedten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tvedten smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Esposito. No joy for Tvedten on that attempt. #CL#
Tvedten has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Esposito fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Tvedten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tvedten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Tvedten is looking for a sweep.
Tvedten on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Esposito advances to full mount.
Esposito working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tvedten regains half guard.
Esposito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Tvedten will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tvedten is looking to clinch.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Tvedten avoids it easily.
Esposito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tvedten circles away.
Esposito has his takedown stuffed
and Tvedten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tvedten sprawls well. Tvedten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Tobias Tvedten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Tvedten dives in for a single leg takedown but Esposito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Tvedten successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Tvedten keeps moving.
Esposito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Tvedten wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Esposito trying to control but Tvedten is working from the bottom.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tvedten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esposito is standing up over Tvedten. Tvedten looks to escape but Esposito dives into side control.
Tvedten is trying to control Esposito's posture but Esposito avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tvedten takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Esposito's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Esposito cracks Tvedten with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#Tvedten is rocked!
Esposito connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tvedten some visible discomfort.
Oh Tvedten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Esposito has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tvedten is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Esposito yanks on the arm and Tvedten is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Esposito.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Esposito!
Tobias Tvedten was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. Thanks to all the fans. '. |
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Event:
KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferriera's waist but Ferriera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side. #TD2#
Esposito is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferriera's half guard.
Ferriera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Esposito is on him like a limpet, forcing Ferriera back against the cage.
Esposito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferriera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferriera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferriera is stalling here.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera. #T1#
Ferriera stalling.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Esposito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ferriera.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Ferriera.
Esposito fails to pull guard.
Ferriera stalling.
Esposito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Pablo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esposito.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ferriera gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Ferriera manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Esposito is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferriera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferriera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ferriera slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ferriera is working for a kimura but Esposito is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferriera prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Ferriera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ferriera seems to be looking for submissions.
Esposito preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito is looking to control Ferriera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ferriera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esposito wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferriera 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferriera stuffs the takedown attempt from Esposito. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferriera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferriera's waist but Ferriera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Ferriera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Ferriera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Esposito misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU#
Ferriera stands up and beckons Esposito to his feet.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferriera slaps away a takedown attempt from Esposito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferriera is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Ferriera circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferriera avoids it really well and circles away.
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferriera, which made it look bad.
Ferriera stuffs the takedown.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferriera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esposito somewhat.
Esposito is breathing heavily.#T4#
Esposito with a poor takedown #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ferriera is working for a kimura but Esposito is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ferriera is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferriera is pressing down on Esposito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esposito is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ferriera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ferriera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esposito.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferriera is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Ferriera circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Esposito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferriera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Esposito 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.
Esposito is trying to control. Ferriera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throwing shots but Ferriera is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esposito pulls his head out easily.
Esposito is thwarting Ferriera's attempts to control the position.
Ferriera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Esposito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera is trying to stand.
Esposito trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Esposito drives through with a takedown into Ferriera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esposito won't allow Ferriera to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ferriera wants to stand and escape but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Esposito stays in close to Ferriera's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Esposito shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferriera sprawls well. He's pushed Esposito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Pablo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferriera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
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 Rodrigo Ferriera.
Well Ferriera 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera! |
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Event:
KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura pulls Esposito in close to prevent any damage.
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.#SUB2#
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Esposito trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito fails with the takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Esposito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Esposito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nakamura keeping hold of Esposito's head, controlling as best he can.
Esposito has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though. #T3#
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Esposito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura looking to control.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esposito manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Esposito is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Esposito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Esposito wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nakamura is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Esposito will probably get the nod.
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#
Esposito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Esposito's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Esposito looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakamura pulls Esposito in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws an elbow that misses. Nakamura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Esposito's guard. Nice move by Nakamura!#REVB#
Nakamura works over Esposito with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura passes Esposito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Esposito wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Nakamura 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.
Esposito trying to control here.
Esposito trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nakamura manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Esposito can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Esposito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakamura prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Esposito is working away.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura is trying to control. Esposito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esposito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Esposito actively working from the bottom here.
Esposito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Esposito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Esposito is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
#T4#
Esposito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakamura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Esposito has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Esposito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to bench press Esposito off him but Esposito keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Esposito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Esposito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura cracks Esposito with a good jab.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Esposito attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Hajime Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Esposito.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Hajime Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Esposito moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Esposito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
Esposito darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Esposito into the cage.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Esposito.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nakamura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Esposito is trying to keep an underhook but Nakamura manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esposito's head. #T3#
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hajime Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Esposito wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Esposito is defending well.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Esposito.
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hajime Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Esposito's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Esposito shoots in and drives through. Nakamura sprawls well.
Pablo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hajime Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Hajime Nakamura!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Hajime Nakamura!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!
Hajime Nakamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Esposito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zayer Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Zayer Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zayer Jr's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zayer Jr is not content to let Esposito control the position.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Zayer Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Esposito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Zayer Jr trying to control the position.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zayer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zayer Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esposito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zayer Jr has momentary wrist control but Esposito slips an elbow through the middle.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esposito landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Zayer Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zayer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zayer Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Zayer Jr is retaining full guard.
Esposito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zayer Jr throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Esposito might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esposito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zayer Jr defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zayer Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christian Zayer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Zayer Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Zayer Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Zayer Jr drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
#BC#
Zayer Jr breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Zayer Jr gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Zayer Jr manages to retain guard.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Zayer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zayer Jr tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Zayer Jr avoids it easily.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zayer Jr wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zayer Jr dives in and grabs Esposito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Esposito pushes down on Zayer Jr's head and hops out.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Zayer Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Esposito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zayer Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Christian Zayer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zayer Jr pinned against the cage. Zayer Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Esposito leaves Zayer Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Zayer Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esposito to the ground. Zayer Jr is now in Esposito's guard.
Esposito 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.#SU#
Zayer Jr stands up from Esposito's guard - Zayer Jr perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Zayer Jr gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Zayer Jr manages to retain guard.#T2#
Esposito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esposito trying to control but Zayer Jr is working from the bottom.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esposito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Zayer Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Esposito lands a couple of digs.
Zayer Jr wants to stand but Esposito is controlling the position.
Esposito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zayer Jr struggling a bit here.
Zayer Jr is not content to let Esposito control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Zayer Jr is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Zayer Jr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zayer Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zayer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zayer Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Esposito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zayer Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Esposito is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Esposito has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Boxing Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Esposito lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Zayer Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr is being controlled here. #T1#
Zayer Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Esposito is controlling him well.
Zayer Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Esposito swings around for an armbar but Zayer Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esposito's guard.
Zayer Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Zayer Jr is looking to stand up but Esposito won't let him.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esposito is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zayer Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Esposito trying to control but Zayer Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Zayer Jr.
Esposito distracts Zayer Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Esposito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Zayer Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4##BC#
Zayer Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esposito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esposito scoring with punches and elbows.
Esposito looking to control but instead Zayer Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Esposito passes into side control.
Zayer Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Christian Zayer Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Esposito.
I've got Esposito 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shimada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esposito doesn't seem bothered though.
Shimada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Shimada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimada! But no joy.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Shimada shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada misses with a left hand #TD#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shimada won't be happy with that.
Esposito scoring with punches from side control.
Shimada tries to buck Esposito off but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito landing a few strikes.
Esposito throws an elbow but Shimada slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada tries to improve position but can't.
Esposito lands some shots froms side control.
Esposito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Esposito has an Americana. Shimada didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Esposito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Esposito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Esposito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King is looking to sweep but instead, Esposito has passed into half guard.
Esposito lands with a punch from half guard.
Esposito trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esposito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is looking to control Esposito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King trying to hold on to Esposito's head to control him but Esposito postures up.
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
King is looking to improve his position.
King keeping control of the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Esposito is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Esposito passes the guard and advances to mount!
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Esposito is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Esposito controlling his opponent.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Esposito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esposito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to hold on but Esposito pushes him away.
Esposito trying to control but King is having none of it.
Esposito looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!#SUB2#
Esposito is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Esposito content just to control the position here. #T4#
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esposito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esposito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito controlling his opponent.
Esposito putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Esposito 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#
King shoots in for a double leg but Esposito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
King has Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
King jumps into guard, dragging Esposito to the mat.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Esposito dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Esposito is working to tighten his grip on King's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. King has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Esposito is really squeezing tight and eventually King passes out! Esposito breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizal looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.#TD2#
Esposito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rizal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizal 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizal is trying to keep Esposito in close.
Esposito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Rizal has his foot on Esposito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esposito works his way back into a safe position though.
Rizal has Esposito pulled in close to control his posture.
Esposito content to stall in guard here.
Esposito stands and throws Rizal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Esposito scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Esposito is putting a hurting on Rizal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rizal can't do much from the bottom here.
Esposito moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rizal gets back to half guard.
Rizal tries to roll over but Esposito keeps him under control.
Rizal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esposito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esposito's back!#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizal has the hooks in. Esposito is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rizal struggling to keep hold of the position.
Esposito trying to control the hands but Rizal won't let him.
Rizal trying to control.#SUB#
Rizal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Esposito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rizal tries to get the hooks in deep but Esposito pushed the leg off. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esposito looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Esposito tries to break free.
Rizal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esposito is holding onto Rizal's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Rizal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rizal looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Esposito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rizal throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Esposito scores with a takedown into Rizal's guard.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rizal trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Esposito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rizal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rizal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rizal! #REVR#
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esposito wants to control but Rizal postures up.
Pablo Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizal trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Esposito tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rizal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rizal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esposito tries to hold on but Rizal postures up.
Rizal wants to control the pace but Esposito is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Esposito is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rizal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Esposito has worked his arm free - good work by Esposito!
Esposito manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rizal's best efforts.
Rizal prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Rizal works his way into full mount! #T4#
Rizal tries to control but Esposito wriggling away.
Esposito gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rizal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esposito sees it coming and defends easily.
Esposito controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizal's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Esposito 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#
A low kick from Rizal misses #TD2#
so Esposito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rizal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esposito's guard. #REVR#
Esposito has his hands on Rizal's head, controlling the position.
Rizal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Rizal is fighting to break Esposito's control of his arms but Esposito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esposito has his hands on Rizal's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Rizal wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rizal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esposito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizal has managed to get both his arms back between Esposito's legs - danger averted.
Esposito is controlling Rizal's posture.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Rizal from controlling successfully.
Jose Rizal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Rizal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Esposito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rizal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rizal seems to be working for a kimura but Esposito defends the submission attempt.
Rizal wants to take a breather but Esposito is having none of it. #T3#
Rizal is pressing down on Esposito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esposito is holding on for now. #SUB#
Rizal is looking for a kimura but Esposito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizal to get the leverage.
Esposito is not content to let Rizal control the position.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Esposito is controlling Rizal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Esposito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rizal passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Esposito preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Rizal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rizal is looking to advance position but Esposito won't allow it.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito moves into full guard.
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 Jose Rizal.
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Landolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landolf.
#TD#
Esposito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Landolf's guard.
Landolf trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Landolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Landolf working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Esposito has passed into half guard!
Esposito lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Landolf looking for a kimura from the bottom but Esposito passes into side control!#SUB#
Esposito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Esposito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Landolf wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Esposito tries to move to mount but Landolf blocks the move with his legs.
Landolf takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Esposito trying to control the action but Landolf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Landolf wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Esposito has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Landolf's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Landolf is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Esposito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Esposito did well to prevent Rodriquez getting side control.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Rodriquez throws a strike but Esposito manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Rodriquez tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Esposito! |
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