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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Loop throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Mendez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loop.#CL#
Mendez has Loop up against the cage in a clinch.
Loop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendez.
#BC2#
Loop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loop throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Mendez misses. #TD2#
Loop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Loop controlling the action here.#T1#
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Loop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loop controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Loop is looking for a kimura here.
Loop prevents Mendez from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendez tries to land a leg kick but Loop saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loop.
Loop throws a fast counter high kick but Mendez manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Loop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loop showed some decent athleticism there.
Loop seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Loop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Loop is very close to passing his half guard.
Loop is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Loop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez wants to get back to full guard but Loop has mounted him!#SUB2#
Loop is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mendez is surviving well by controlling Loop's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Loop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Loop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendez's half guard.
Mendez trying to control here.
Loop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loop is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control but Loop postures up.
Loop content to control rather than advance.
Loop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loop in particular looking to stall.
Loop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head.
Loop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Loop wants to advance to full mount but Mendez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loop sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loop passes Mendez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Loop is looking for a kimura but Mendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loop to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Loop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez is looking to control Loop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?#T3#
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Loop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loop is in Mendez's guard.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loop controls the pace.#T4#
Loop is looking to stand up but Mendez won't let him.
Mendez wants to control but Loop passes easily into half guard.
Loop stalling.
Loop tries to stand and escape but Mendez is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Loop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Loop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendez's guard.
Mendez controls Loop momentarily but Loop frees himself.
Loop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Loop won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loop is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Loop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loop is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loop works his way into side control.
Loop lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Loop 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.
Loop wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loop is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mendez's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Loop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendez trying to keep a closed guard but Loop is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loop sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loop cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.#T4#
Loop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loop in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Loop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loop 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Loop!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Elbow pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Merlin Mendez has been cut.
Nice elbow from Elbow.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elbow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Elbow gets a clinch.
Elbow lands an elbow just above Mendez 's eye.
Elbow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Elbow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Merlin Mendez's cut is getting worse.
Elbow lands an elbow inside.
Elbow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendez avoids a wild elbow strike from Elbow.
Mendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elbow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike from Elbow.
Elbow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Elbow pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elbow throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendez avoiding damage as Elbow throws knees to the body.
Elbow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Merlin Mendez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elbow smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Elbow darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Mendez avoiding damage as Elbow throws knees to the body.
Elbow trying to land knees to the body.
Elbow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elbow lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Merlin Mendez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Merlin Mendez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piercing Elbow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
Khan shoots and misses
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mendez forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Khan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Khan controlling from the top position.
Mendez 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##SUB#
Mendez wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Khan is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.#T2#
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Khan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Khan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendez taking some punishment here, with Khan in his half guard.
Khan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Khan 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. #ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!
Khan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mendez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Khan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Khan!
An out of breath Temujin Khan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nunez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left lands for Nunez.
Nunez looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Nunez misses with a low kick.
Nunez lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Matt Nunez has been cut.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Mendez. Mendez maintains the clinch.
Nunez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendez.
Nunez stops a takedown attempt from Mendez.
#TD#
Mendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nunez uses from the top position.
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!
Nunez wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU2#
Nunez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nunez with a nice cross.
Mendez cracks the inside of Nunez's front leg.
Nunez lands a nice shot that snaps Mendez's head back.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunez is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Mendez forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendez prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nunez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Nunez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nunez is trying to break the clinch but Mendez has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Mendez manages to pull guard.
Nunez preventing the sweep.
Nunez wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nunez wants to stand and escape but instead Mendez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nunez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez 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.#T3#
Mendez working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is standing up over Nunez. Nunez looks to escape but Mendez dives into side control.
#SUB#
Mendez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nunez tries to buck Mendez off but Mendez is having none of it.
Nunez is trying to buck Mendez off.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nunez looks to move to half guard but instead Mendez has passed into mount! Damn!
Nunez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nunez wants to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.#ES2#
Nunez bucks up and throws Mendez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mendez slips under a jab.
As Nunez looks to move away, Mendez throws a big counter combo but Nunez just gets out of the way.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nunez counters with a series of strikes. Mendez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Nunez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mendez throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Mendez looks to land a combination. Nunez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matt Nunez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Nunez does it's job there.
Nunez throws a combination that misses
and Mendez counters with a body kick. #CL#
Mendez clinches.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Mendez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunez throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Nunez.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Nunez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nunez cracks Mendez with a good jab.
Nunez throws a solid leg kick but Mendez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nunez.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez slips a straight right by Nunez.
Nunez throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunez.
Mendez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mendez darts in and clinches Nunez up against the cage.
Nunez tries to break free but Mendez pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nunez walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Mendez staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Nunez.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez misses with a low kick.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez slips a straight right by Nunez.
Merlin Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Mendez as he checks the leg kick.
Nunez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
Nunez ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez tries to clinch but Nunez moves away
and Nunez counters with a straight right hand.
Nunez misses with a looping left.
Mendez thows a leg kick but Nunez checks it
enabling Nunez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nunez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nunez is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Nunez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendez has double underhooks.
Nunez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendez taking a breather.
Nunez tries to break free but Mendez pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nunez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Nunez's cut.
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#
Nunez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nunez connects with a crisp jab.
Nunez swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
Nunez misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Nunez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunez throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Nunez letting Mendez take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nunez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mendez has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendez prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nunez can't break the clinch.
Mendez is trying to drag Nunez to the mat but Nunez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez.
#BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nunez throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
As Nunez backs away, Mendez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Nice cross by Nunez.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Nunez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
Mendez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Nunez throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but Nunez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matt Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Mendez to work.
#TD#
Mendez pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Nunez wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Nunez stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunez scores with a nice head shot.
Nunez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Merlin Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Nunez.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Nunez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nunez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Nunez!
Matt Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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