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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
World Citizen keeps the fight on the outside.
World Citizen lands a slapping body shot.
World Citizen scores with a hook to the body. Barajas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Barajas shoots in and bounces World Citizen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barajas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. World Citizen is keeping the position for now.
Barajas is pushing down on World Citizen's leg trying to pass to half guard. World Citizen is fighting to maintain full guard but Barajas has managed to sneak the leg through.
World Citizen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barajas controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Barajas there.
Barajas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed World Citizen's head.
Barajas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Barajas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. World Citizen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barajas. #T1#
Barajas is keen to just control but World Citizen is a slippery customer.
Barajas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barajas throwing shots but World Citizen is blocking nicely.
World Citizen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barajas.
World Citizen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barajas is looking to advance position but World Citizen won't allow it.
Barajas trying to advance position but World Citizen counters by regaining guard.
Barajas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Barajas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
World Citizen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barajas on the ground.
Barajas passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Barajas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but World Citizen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
World Citizen is trying to control Barajas's posture but Barajas avoids it. #SUB2#
Barajas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
World Citizen is letting Barajas control him for a moment. #T3#
Barajas cracks World Citizen with a big elbow.
Barajas wants to lay and pray for a moment but World Citizen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barajas is working World Citizen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barajas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
World Citizen tries to bench press Barajas off him but Barajas keeps the position. #SUB2#
Barajas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. World Citizen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
World Citizen is breathing heavily.#T4#
An elbow from Barajas crashes against the mat.
World Citizen trying to remain calm as Barajas controls from the top position.
Barajas throws an elbow but World Citizen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barajas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barajas working the body and head with strikes.
Barajas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Barajas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barajas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barajas controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davin Barajas dominated that round.
That's time! World Citizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barajas tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Barajas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in World Citizen's half guard.
World Citizen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if World Citizen tries to get out of the position.
World Citizen is not content to let Barajas control the position.
Barajas lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Barajas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but World Citizen sees it coming and defends easily.
Barajas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks World Citizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas wants to lay and pray for a moment but World Citizen keeps working.
Barajas controlling the action here.
World Citizen is staying active underneath Barajas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Barajas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barajas wants to pass to mount but World Citizen is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Barajas there.
World Citizen is not content to let Barajas control the position.
Barajas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barajas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, World Citizen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barajas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Barajas slows the pace down in half guard.
Barajas working World Citizen over with strikes.
Barajas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barajas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barajas trying to pass the guard but World Citizen defending well. #SUB2#
Barajas seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Barajas 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.
Davin Barajas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
World Citizen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barajas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barajas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
World Citizen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barajas is looking for a kimura but World Citizen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barajas to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Barajas.
Still in half guard, Barajas seems content to control.#SUB2#
Barajas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but World Citizen sees it coming and defends easily.
Barajas lands strikes from half guard.
Barajas controlling the action here.
Barajas tries to pass to full mount but World Citizen defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barajas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks World Citizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Barajas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davin Barajas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barajas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but World Citizen avoids it really well and circles away.
World Citizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barajas has a takedown stuffed.
World Citizen stuffs the takedown.
Nico World Citizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davin Barajas.
Barajas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with World Citizen but World Citizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas shoots in for a takedown but World Citizen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
World Citizen sizes up Barajas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barajas fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Barajas misses with a takedown attempt
and World Citizen counters with a right hand to the body.
World Citizen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
World Citizen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barajas at a distance.
Barajas tries to clinch but World Citizen is having none of it.
Barajas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
World Citizen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barajas.
Barajas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
World Citizen fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barajas.
Barajas is looking to take a break and control but World Citizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
World Citizen dodges the ground and pound from Barajas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
World Citizen is not content to let Barajas control the position.
The strikes coming from Barajas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barajas working the body and head with strikes.
World Citizen prevents Barajas from moving into mount.
Barajas landing strikes.
Barajas trying to control the position but World Citizen is working away. #T3#
Barajas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Barajas is trying to get an arm triangle but World Citizen is defending well.
Barajas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused World Citizen some visible discomfort.
Barajas is working World Citizen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barajas is looking to take a break and control but World Citizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
World Citizen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barajas connects with a decent elbow.
Barajas trying to control the action but World Citizen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barajas lands a nice forearm strike.
Barajas is staying tight to World Citizen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barajas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barajas working the ground and pound.
Barajas lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Barajas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barajas working the ground and pound from side control.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davin Barajas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
World Citizen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davin Barajas.
I've got Barajas 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davin Barajas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Barajas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Barajas gets a double leg takedown into Raymond's guard.
Barajas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barajas looking to pass the guard.
Barajas is looking to work some ground and pound but Raymond has wrist control.
Raymond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barajas tries to roll over but Raymond keeps him under control.
Raymond is keen to just control but Barajas is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Barajas looking for a triangle here. Raymond is fighting it but it looks tight! Barajas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Raymond is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davin Barajas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Barajas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Barajas stands up from Madsen's guard - Barajas perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Barajas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barajas lands in his opponent's guard.
Barajas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madsen wants to stand and escape but Barajas is having none of it.
Barajas landing with the ground and pound.
Barajas is working Madsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barajas scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madsen is looking to stand back up but Barajas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Madsen.
Barajas moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Barajas cracks Madsen with a big elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barajas advances to mount.
Barajas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barajas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barajas unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Madsen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barajas celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davin Barajas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Barajas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barajas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barajas is working Elliot over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU2#
Barajas decides to stand back up.
Elliot doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Barajas counters with a single leg into guard. Elliot didn't expect that.
Barajas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Elliot is rocked!
Barajas postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Elliot covers up, he's hurt! Barajas keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barajas and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barajas can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davin Barajas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Maskhadov tries to clinch but Barajas is having none of it.
Barajas feinted with a counter takedown.
Maskhadov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Barajas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barajas.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barajas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barajas trying to control but Maskhadov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barajas is looking to work some ground and pound but Maskhadov has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barajas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maskhadov keeping moving, preventing Barajas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maskhadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barajas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barajas scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB2#
Maskhadov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barajas rolls with it to try and escape but Maskhadov cranks on the arm and Barajas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lom Ali Maskhadov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Barajas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welsh.
Barajas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Welsh moves in looking to clinch but Barajas pushes him off.
Barajas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Welsh circles away.
Barajas misses with a takedown attempt
and Welsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davin Barajas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Barajas as Welsh shoots in.
Barajas is looking to counter the offense by Welsh and move into the clinch.
Barajas moves to clinch but Welsh breaks away
and Welsh counters with a left and a right that stings Barajas.
Barajas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Welsh leaves Barajas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Barajas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barajas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barajas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Welsh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barajas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davin Barajas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Barajas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barajas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
Barajas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mercer is proving hard to escape from.
Barajas 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.
Barajas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barajas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas content to stall in guard here.
Mercer is trying to keep Barajas in close.
#T1#
Barajas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mercer!
Mercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barajas misses with a low kick as Mercer jumps back.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barajas has time to react.#CL2#
Mercer moves into the clinch.
Barajas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barajas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Mercer.
Mercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer lands a right hand.
Mercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barajas backwards.
Barajas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mercer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davin Barajas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mercer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barajas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barajas postures up in Mercer's guard and throws a big left but Mercer blocks it.
Barajas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mercer working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barajas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barajas works over Mercer with some ground and pound from guard.
Barajas is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Barajas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barajas throwing strikes from guard but Mercer blocks nicely.
Barajas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Barajas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barajas throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mercer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barajas 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.
Barajas wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Barajas content to stall in guard here.
Barajas wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Barajas gets a double leg takedown into Mercer's guard.
Barajas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barajas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zaire Mercer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mercer works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Mercer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barajas, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mercer.
Mercer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barajas tries to score a body lock takedown but Mercer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barajas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mercer after a bit of a struggle.
Mercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Barajas backwards.
Mercer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davin Barajas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer landing knees to the head.
Mercer gets underhooks to prevent Barajas's takedown attempt.
Barajas is trying to drag Mercer to the mat but Mercer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barajas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mercer - the referee stops the clock and Barajas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mercer. Barajas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Mercer has closed the distance and engaged Barajas in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barajas wants to clinch but Mercer slips to the side
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Barajas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Barajas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mercer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barajas yanks on the arm and Mercer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barajas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davin Barajas! |
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