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Event:
Torcida 13 - Venom Vs Palm
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Changg shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Changg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Changg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suarez Costa is fending him off so far but Changg persists. Nope, Suarez Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Suarez Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Changg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suarez Costa defends well and Changg ends up having to push Suarez Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Changg.#TD2#
Changg gets a double leg takedown into Suarez Costa's guard.#ES#
Suarez Costa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Changg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez Costa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Changg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suarez Costa tries to counter by clinching up but Changg breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Suarez Costa pushes Changg up against the cage in a clinch.
Changg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Changg walks away with a smile on his face. Suarez Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Changg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Changg moves out of range of the body kick from Suarez Costa.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Changg misses with a knee to the head.
Changg stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Changg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Changg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suarez Costa circles away.
Suarez Costa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Changg.#CL#
Suarez Costa clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Changg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Changg with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.
Changg stalling against the cage.
Changg tries for a takedown but Suarez Costa manages to get underhooks.
Suarez Costa fails to pull guard.
Changg looking for a takedown. #T2##TD2#
Changg decides to pull guard.
Suarez Costa wants to control from the top but Changg keeps moving.
Suarez Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Changg wants to hit a switch here but Suarez Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Changg there!
Suarez Costa punching from mount but Changg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Changg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Suarez Costa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Changg tries to hold on but Suarez Costa postures up.
Changg tries to control Suarez Costa's body but Suarez Costa pushes him off. Changg squirms to his side and now Suarez Costa has his back!
Suarez Costa is riding his opponent, not letting Changg buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Changg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Suarez Costa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Changg covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Suarez Costa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Changg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Changg is really stuck here.
Suarez Costa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Changg tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Suarez Costa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Changg has closed the distance and engaged Suarez Costa in a clinch.
Changg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but Changg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Changg breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Changg moves into the clinch.
Changg goes for a takedown attempt but Suarez Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Changg lands a nice hook to Suarez Costa's body. Suarez Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez Costa shoots and misses
and Changg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Suarez Costa. No joy for Changg on that attempt.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Changg.#T1#
Changg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez Costa's waist but Suarez Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Changg off to one side. #CL2#
Changg clinches.
Suarez Costa jumps guard but Changg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Changg.
Changg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but Changg won't allow it.
#TD2#
Changg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suarez Costa uses from the top position.
Changg is pulling down on Suarez Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Suarez Costa, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Changg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Changg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Changg wants to sweep here but Suarez Costa controlling him for the moment.
Changg wants to control the position but Suarez Costa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Changg trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Changg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suarez Costa is pressing down on Changg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Changg is holding on for now.
Changg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suarez Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suarez Costa's back!#T3#
Changg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Changg gets his hands free as Suarez Costa looks to control.
Changg scores with punches from the back.
Changg thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Changg has the hooks in. Suarez Costa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Changg controls the position.
Suarez Costa prevents Changg from getting a body triangle.
Changg doesn't have the hooks in and Suarez Costa manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez Costa wants to control from the top but Changg keeps moving.
Changg wants to hit a switch here but Suarez Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Changg there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Changg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suarez Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Changg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Changg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Changg shoots for a takedown but Suarez Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Changg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Suarez Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Suarez Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez Costa tries for a takedown but Changg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Changg.
Changg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suarez Costa but Suarez Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD2#
Changg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Suarez Costa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Changg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez Costa keeps working.
Changg cracks Suarez Costa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Changg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suarez Costa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suarez Costa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Changg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miguel Suarez Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The ground and pound from Changg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Changg working the strikes but Suarez Costa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez Costa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Changg.
Changg throwing strikes but missing.
Changg tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez Costa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Changg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Changg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Changg trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suarez Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Changg goes for a double leg but Suarez Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suarez Costa continues to drive forward.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Changg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suarez Costa swivels and escapes.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Changg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Changg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suarez Costa as he jumps to the side.
Changg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots and misses
and Changg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suarez Costa thinking. #CL2#
Changg closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Changg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Changg moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez Costa jumps guard but Changg stands there with Suarez Costa around his waist. Suarez Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Changg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Changg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Changg 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mitterer doesn't manage to clinch there - Suarez Costa circles away.
Suarez Costa feints the counter takedown.
Mitterer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Mitterer clinches up against the cage.
Mitterer tries to break free but Suarez Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Mitterer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mitterer jumps guard but Suarez Costa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Suarez Costa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitterer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suarez Costa to the mat. Suarez Costa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitterer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitterer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mitterer stacks Suarez Costa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mitterer!#T1#
Suarez Costa is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Suarez Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitterer tries to get to his feet but Suarez Costa is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mitterer in his guard.
Mitterer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitterer wants to control from the top but Suarez Costa keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitterer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitterer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mitterer content to stall in guard here.
Mitterer wants to stand and escape but instead Suarez Costa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Suarez Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suarez Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitterer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Suarez Costa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mitterer has Suarez Costa pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez Costa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mitterer wants to hit a switch here but Suarez Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitterer there!
Mitterer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez Costa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mitterer holds on, trying desperately to control.
Suarez Costa looking to ground and pound but Mitterer is blocking nicely.
Suarez Costa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mitterer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitterer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Suarez Costa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitterer's waist but Mitterer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez Costa off to one side.
Suarez Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitterer circles away.#TD#
Mitterer gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Suarez Costa sneaks out the side door and pushes Mitterer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Suarez Costa rushes Mitterer and presses him up against the cage.
Mitterer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suarez Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suarez Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Mitterer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miguel Suarez Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Suarez Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Mitterer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Suarez Costa to his feet. #T1#
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitterer tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitterer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyle Mitterer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.#CL2#
Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Suarez Costa. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Mitterer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suarez Costa looking to control.
#T2#
Mitterer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez Costa keeping moving, preventing Mitterer from controlling successfully.
Suarez Costa controls Mitterer momentarily but Mitterer frees himself.
Mitterer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mitterer connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Suarez Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitterer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mitterer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suarez Costa sprawls well initially but Mitterer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mitterer seems content to control.
Suarez Costa wants to improve his position but Mitterer is controlling well.
Mitterer trying to control the action but Suarez Costa is working from the bottom.
Mitterer stops Suarez Costa from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Mitterer lands with a punch from half guard.
Suarez Costa is looking to control Mitterer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez Costa avoid being mounted?
Mitterer winds up and cracks Suarez Costa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suarez Costa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitterer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mitterer throws a strike but Suarez Costa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Mitterer is proving a slippery customer.
Mitterer is looking to stand up but Suarez Costa won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Mitterer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mitterer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Suarez Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitterer, which made it look bad.
Suarez Costa shoots in but Mitterer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitterer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez Costa shoots in and drives through. Mitterer sprawls well.
Kyle Mitterer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitterer swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mitterer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mitterer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suarez Costa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suarez Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitterer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suarez Costa is trying to stand up here but Mitterer is controlling him well. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mitterer trying to control from half guard but Suarez Costa is working away. #ES2#
Suarez Costa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mitterer is on him like a limpet, forcing Suarez Costa back against the cage.#TD#
Mitterer gets control of Suarez Costa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mitterer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitterer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suarez Costa preventing the sweep.
Suarez Costa is looking to stand up but Mitterer won't let him. #T2#
Mitterer wants to sweep but no luck.
Suarez Costa wants to control from the top but Mitterer keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitterer wants to clinch but Suarez Costa slips to the side
and Suarez Costa counters with a one-two to the body.
Suarez Costa misses with a wild combination.
Mitterer is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Mitterer feints and as Suarez Costa raises his hands in defense, Mitterer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Suarez Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Suarez Costa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Suarez Costa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mitterer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitterer misses with a looping right.
Mitterer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez Costa. #T4#
Suarez Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Mitterer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Mitterer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitterer throws a nice looking combination but Suarez Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitterer leaves Suarez Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mitterer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitterer.
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 Kyle Mitterer.
I think Mitterer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Mitterer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Suarez Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gobert circles away.
It looked like Gobert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Gobert shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Gobert.
Gobert throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez Costa dives in and grabs Gobert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gobert pushes down on Suarez Costa's head and hops out.
Rudy Gobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.
Suarez Costa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobert moves out of range of the strikes.
Gobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suarez Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gobert pushes him off.
As Suarez Costa looks to move away, Gobert throws a big counter combo but Suarez Costa just gets out of the way.
Gobert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gobert lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Gobert fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Suarez Costa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suarez Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Suarez Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gobert goes for a double leg but Suarez Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suarez Costa continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Gobert gets tackled into the cage by Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa maintains the clinch.
Suarez Costa stalling in the clinch.
Gobert tries to break free but Suarez Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gobert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez Costa stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Gobert clinches with his opponent.
Suarez Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC#
Gobert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gobert as he avoids it easily.
Suarez Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gobert pushes him off.
Gobert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suarez Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa looks winded!
Suarez Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch
and Gobert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gobert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gobert.
Suarez Costa misses with a left hand
and Gobert counters with a left and a right that stings Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa looks to clinch
and Gobert counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gobert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez Costa somewhat.#T3#
Suarez Costa looks to clinch
and Gobert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suarez Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Gobert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gobert lands a left hand.
#BC#
Gobert breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gobert as he connects with a hook.
Suarez Costa dodges the punch combination from Gobert.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.#T4#
Suarez Costa wants to clinch up but Gobert keeps it at a distance.
Gobert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch up but Gobert circles away and keeps his distance.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez Costa sprawls well. Suarez Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobert gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gobert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gobert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gobert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez Costa's waist but Suarez Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gobert off to one side.
Gobert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gobert tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gobert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rudy Gobert is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez Costa throws a head kick but Gobert moves out of range.
Suarez Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gobert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobert takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Gobert with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gobert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gobert swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Suarez Costa tries to bum rush Gobert with a series of wild strikes but Gobert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez Costa throws out a counter right but Gobert avoids it with no problem.
Suarez Costa closes the distance but Gobert moves to the side
and Gobert counters with a series of strikes. Suarez Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suarez Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gobert's waist but Gobert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez Costa off to one side.
Gobert is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gobert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suarez Costa slips under a jab.
Suarez Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Gobert shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Suarez Costa darts in and clinches Gobert up against the cage.
Gobert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez Costa being controlled against the cage.
Suarez Costa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gobert is defending well.#T2##BC#
Gobert breaks from the clinch.
Gobert thumps Suarez Costa with a low kick.
Suarez Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gobert manages to avoid it.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch up.
Gobert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Suarez Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Gobert counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Suarez Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gobert, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobert struggles to land a body shot inside as Suarez Costa controls his hands.
Suarez Costa is trying to maintain a safe position but Gobert gets an underhook and turns Suarez Costa into the cage.
Gobert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez Costa can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gobert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez Costa's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Suarez Costa jumps guard and drags Gobert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Suarez Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez Costa trying to control the position.
Gobert postures up in Suarez Costa's guard and throws a big left but Suarez Costa blocks it.
Gobert looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez Costa is trying to keep Gobert in close.
#SU#
Gobert stands up and waves to Suarez Costa to follow him.
Suarez Costa takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Suarez Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gobert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gobert dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gobert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gobert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gobert shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Gobert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Gobert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gobert.
Gobert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rudy Gobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gobert misses with a series of wild punches.
Gobert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez Costa.
Rudy Gobert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gobert checks a leg kick.
Gobert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez Costa wants to clinch.#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.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gobert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch but Gobert moves out of range.
Gobert is looking for a counter combo.
Gobert dives in and grabs Suarez Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suarez Costa pushes down on Gobert's head and hops out.#CL#
Gobert pushes Suarez Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gobert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suarez Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks from the clinch.
Gobert slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gobert avoids the head kick by Suarez Costa.
#T3#
Gobert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gobert slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suarez Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gobert circles away.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch but Gobert is having none of it.
Suarez Costa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gobert counters with a three punch combo that has Suarez Costa backing up. Suarez Costa nods at Gobert to acknowledge the strikes.
Suarez Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gobert. Gobert obviously looking to wear him down.
Gobert stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Suarez Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gobert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gobert.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Gobert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gobert misses with a head kick.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez Costa sprawls well. Suarez Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobert gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Gobert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobert blocks a head kick by Suarez Costa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Gobert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gobert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gobert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Suarez Costa swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Jam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez Costa misses with a body shot.
Jam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jam wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jam. No joy for Suarez Costa on that attempt.
Jim Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Jim Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suarez Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez Costa somewhat.
Jam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Jam stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Suarez Costa clinches up against the cage.
Jam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suarez Costa prevents it.
Suarez Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam sets himself, and Suarez Costa steps forward looking for the clinch! Jam avoids it this time.
Suarez Costa goes for a double leg but Jam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jam continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Suarez Costa has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Suarez Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suarez Costa looks winded!#BC2#
Suarez Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suarez Costa slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Good exchange - Jam coming out on top.
Jam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suarez Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez Costa walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Jam. No joy for Suarez Costa on that attempt.
Suarez Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Jam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez Costa defends it nicely.#T3#
Suarez Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jam swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suarez Costa manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suarez Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Suarez Costa tries for a takedown but Jam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Suarez Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Suarez Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam throws a series of punches but Suarez Costa avoids them all with ease.
Jam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suarez Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Suarez Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suarez Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suarez Costa fails with the takedown.
Jam is looking to clinch.
Jam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suarez Costa momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam blocks the body kick.
Jam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suarez Costa manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Suarez Costa gets a double leg takedown into Jam's guard.#SUB#
Suarez Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez Costa is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Suarez Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Suarez Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suarez Costa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Suarez Costa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Suarez Costa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jam prevents it.
#TD2#
Suarez Costa pulls Jam into guard.
Suarez Costa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Suarez Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Jam looking to control.
Suarez Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez Costa on the ground.
Suarez Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Suarez Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suarez Costa passes to full mount!
Suarez Costa controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez Costa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Suarez Costa throws some wild stikes that Jam manages to avoid easily.
Suarez Costa controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jam shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez Costa looking to finish with strikes here!
Jam blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Suarez Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jam as Suarez Costa shoots in.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suarez Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jam tries to avoid it but Suarez Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jam to the ground. Jam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jim Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.#CL2#
Suarez Costa clinches up against the cage.
Suarez Costa with a knee to the head.
Suarez Costa wants a takedown.
Suarez Costa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suarez Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez Costa has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suarez Costa lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Jam is trying to break free.
Suarez Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jam is trying to break free.
Jam prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suarez Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam throws a combination that misses
and Suarez Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suarez Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily.
Jam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suarez Costa avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Jam avoids the head kick by Suarez Costa.
Jam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Suarez Costa clinches with his opponent.
Jam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Suarez Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez Costa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jam gets tackled into the cage by Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa maintains the clinch.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Suarez Costa is controlling the position.
Suarez Costa is working for takedown but Jam is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Jam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Suarez Costa is controlling the position.
Suarez Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Suarez Costa drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks the clinch.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Suarez Costa darts in and clinches Jam up against the cage.
Jam working hard to break the clinch.
Suarez Costa wants a takedown.
Suarez Costa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jam fails to pull guard.
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Suarez Costa has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez Costa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jam.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Suarez Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suarez Costa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Suarez Costa!
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