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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Neill gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Neill is looking to pass Cuesta's guard but actually Cuesta recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cuesta has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Neill doesn't defend quickly enough and Cuesta has managed to lock this one up! Can Neill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cuesta on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Cuesta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuesta throws a head kick that misses
and Dubois counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubois lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cuesta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dubois cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dubois lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dubois with a nice cross.
Cuesta throws a sloppy head kick and Dubois moves out of range easily.
Jab from Dubois.
Cuesta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dubois punishes Cuesta's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubois avoids the head kick by Cuesta.
Dubois fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dubois scores with a shot to the body.
#KD#
Dubois drops Cuesta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cuesta looks back up at him and smiles so Dubois waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Cuesta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Simon Cuesta has been cut.#T1#
Cuesta wants to clinch up but Dubois keeps it at a distance.
Dubois connects with a nice looking jab.
Cuesta is still on wobbly legs! Can Dubois finish him?
Cuesta tries for a takedown but Dubois circles away easily
and Dubois rattles Cuesta with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cuesta tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dubois dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cuesta stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lavelle Dubois!
A victorious Lavelle Dubois thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Olawale.
Olawale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Olawale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Olawale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Cuesta has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Olawale doesn't defend quickly enough and Cuesta has managed to lock this one up! Can Olawale escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cuesta on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Cuesta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cuesta's half guard.
Cuesta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuesta on the ground.
Branca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cuesta is trying to maintain the position but Branca is very close to passing his half guard.
Cuesta gets full guard.
Cuesta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branca lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca throwing strikes but missing.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Branca is one step ahead there.
Branca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuesta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cuesta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta trying to control the position from guard on top but Branca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branca wants to sweep here but Cuesta controlling him for the moment.
Cuesta trying to control but Branca is working from the bottom.
Branca looking for a sweep. Not yet Branca, not yet.
Branca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Branca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branca tries to get out of the position.
Branca is trying to control the position but Cuesta postures up.
Cuesta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Branca's guard.
Branca is looking for a sweep. Cuesta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cuesta trying to control from half guard but Branca is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cuesta seems to be working for a kimura but Branca defends the submission attempt.
Branca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branca.
Cuesta pushing down on Branca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Branca manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Branca is on top in guard.
Cuesta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta is trying to control. Branca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cuesta is thwarting Branca's attempts to control the position.
Branca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branca trying to control but Cuesta postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branca is refusing to be controlled, as Cuesta sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ferdinando Branca will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Branca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cuesta controls Branca momentarily but Branca frees himself.
Cuesta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cuesta is working for an americana but Branca has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cuesta was thinking about the submission.
Branca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta trying to keep a closed guard but Branca is proving a slippery customer.
Cuesta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca is fighting to break Cuesta's control of his arms but Cuesta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cuesta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.
Cuesta trying to keep a closed guard but Branca is proving a slippery customer.
Cuesta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.
Cuesta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cuesta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Branca is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuesta is on top in guard.
Branca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Branca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branca lands a nice short elbow.
Branca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Branca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cuesta wants to control but Branca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branca controlling the action here.
Cuesta is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuesta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Branca moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Branca scoring with punches and elbows.
Branca wants to control but Cuesta is keeping him busy.
Cuesta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cuesta actively working from the bottom here.
Branca is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuesta can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuesta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cuesta.
Cuesta wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Branca dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Branca shoots in and bounces Cuesta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cuesta being controlled here, momentarily.
Branca seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cuesta for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuesta working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuesta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuesta looking for a guillotine here but Branca defends easily.
Cuesta trying to control the position.
Cuesta being controlled here, momentarily.
Branca preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cuesta can't keep his opponent in guard - Branca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cuesta moves into full guard.
Branca controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cuesta looking to control.
Cuesta working for submissions but it's allowed Branca to get to half guard.
Branca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta wants to get back to full guard.
Branca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Branca wants to free his trapped foot but Cuesta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cuesta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Branca is working away from the top position though.
Cuesta wants to get back to full guard.
Branca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferdinando Branca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branca slips a jab and a cross from Cuesta.
Branca gets a double leg takedown into Cuesta's guard.
Cuesta is trying to control the position but Branca postures up.
Branca preventing the sweep.
Branca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cuesta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branca has managed to get both his arms back between Cuesta's legs - danger averted.
Cuesta wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuesta is trying to keep Branca in close.
Branca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinando Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branca, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Branca! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dazz clinches.
Cuesta misses with some punches.
Dazz managing to block the knees to the body from Cuesta.
Cuesta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dazz walks away with a smile on his face. Cuesta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dazz tries for a takedown but Cuesta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cuesta misses with a takedown
and Dazz counters with a left to the body.
Dazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cuesta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dazz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta walks into a jab.
Cuesta misses with a shot to the body
and Dazz counters by clinching up.
Dazz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuesta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuesta can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dazz keeps control of Cuesta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cuesta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Dazz lands but Cuesta takes it in his stride.
Dazz closes the distance and clinches.
Dazz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dazz pulls guard successfully.
Cuesta pushes down on Dazz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dazz looks winded!
Cuesta wants to take a breather but Dazz is having none of it.
Cuesta is trying for a kimura here. Dazz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cuesta wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Cuesta! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Cuesta (ranked 2916 p4p, 85 weight class) and Hugo Boss (ranked 3487 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cuesta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cuesta (0) vs (2) Boss
Boss drops back looking for a leg! Cuesta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuesta manages to kick Boss off! Boss jumps back into Cuesta's guard.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuesta is keeping the position for now.
Cuesta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Boss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boss postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cuesta is looking for a triangle here but Boss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cuesta (0) vs (5) Boss
Boss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cuesta manages to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the action here.
My spies in Kingz MMA - Judo - Sambo - BJJ inform me that Boss has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuesta wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss controlling the action here.
Boss trying to pass the guard but Cuesta defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cuesta (0) vs (8) Boss
Boss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cuesta is trying desperately to improve position.
Cuesta is controlling an arm, preventing Boss from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cuesta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cuesta shrugs it off.
Cuesta wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Cuesta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cuesta has given up his back. Will we see Boss going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cuesta (0) vs (11) Boss
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta can't escape the position.
Cuesta is working hard here to advance position.
Boss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boss is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuesta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuesta for a finish.
Cuesta tries to break free.
Boss gets his hands free as Cuesta looks to control.
Well, with Boss on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cuesta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boss controlling well, preventing Cuesta from escaping the position.
Boss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cuesta.
Boss has his arm under Cuesta's chin here. Game over son! Boss squeezes tightly and Cuesta is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Boss!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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