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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Clinch.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rafael blocks a jab.
Clinch sets himself, and Rafael steps forward looking for the clinch! Clinch avoids it this time.
Great Clinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Clinch.
Clinch throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Rafael counters with a shoot takedown. Clinch fights it but they end up in guard.
Clinch is wriggling around but Rafael manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##ES#
Clinch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rafael keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinch can't find room to land a body shot as Rafael controls the action.
Clinch misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinch tries a body shot but Rafael blocks it.
Clinch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rafael takes a shot to the head.
Rafael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rafael wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rafael. #TD2#
Clinch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rafael is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Clinch to the mat. Clinch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rafael is standing up over Clinch. Clinch looks to escape but Rafael dives into side control.
Rafael controlling from side mount. #T1#
Rafael trying to control the action but Clinch is working from the bottom.
Rafael grinds an elbow into Clinch's temple.
Rafael trying to control the action but Clinch is working from the bottom.
Clinch is trying to buck Rafael off.
Rafael is staying tight to Clinch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Clinch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rafael wants to control but Clinch is keeping him busy.
Rafael tries to score with some ground and pound. Clinch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinch is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Clinch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rafael or perhaps it was just good defense by Clinch, which made it look bad.
Rafael tries to clinch but Clinch is having none of it.
It looked like Clinch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rafael wants to clinch.
Clinch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rafael fails to land the takedown.
Great Clinch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rafael.
Clinch's corner calls for a 1-2. Clinch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clinch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rafael. #T3##TD2#
Clinch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rafael to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rafael working some strikes from top position.
Rafael won't allow Clinch to get back to his feet.
Rafael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clinch is keeping the position for now.
Rafael won't allow Clinch to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rafael accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clinch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Rafael blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rafael.
Rafael let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clinch looks to land a right hand but Rafael moved out of range.#TD2#
Rafael drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rafael throws an elbow but Clinch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clinch wants to get back to his feet but Rafael is dominant here and he's now got Clinch's back!
Clinch trying to get back to his feet but Rafael is in full control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Clinch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rafael.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Clinch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Clinch closes the distance and pushes Rafael back into the cage.
Clinch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clinch tries to throw a body punch but Rafael avoids it by throwing Clinch back against the cage. #TD2#
Rafael ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rafael no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alex Rafael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rafael lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Clinch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Clinch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rafael wants to take the fight to the mat but Clinch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clinch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Rafael breaks from the clinch.
Clinch lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clinch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafael can do to turn this around?
Clinch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clinch circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Clinch finds it's target.#ROC#Rafael is rocked!
Alex Rafael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Rafael has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Clinch.
Rafael drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clinch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rafael tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clinch swivels and escapes.
Great Clinch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rafael.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Clinch connects with a body shot.
Rafael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rafael ducks right into an uppercut from Clinch.
Clinch lands with an overhand left.
Rafael is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinch finish him?
Rafael drops his hands momentarily. Clinch doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rafael staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rafael doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Great Clinch!
Great Clinch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Alex Rafael was interviewed post fight and said 'di lo mejo de mi pero hoy no se pudo'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Rafael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rafael thumps Cold with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cold.
Cold wants to clinch but Rafael slips to the side#TD2#
and Rafael counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cold won't be happy with that.
Cold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cold tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold wants to get back to his feet.
Cold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Cold being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Cold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cold is trying to escape the position but Rafael is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Rafael's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rafael lands some shots froms side control.
Cold being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rafael working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cold tries to bench press Rafael off him but Rafael keeps the position. #SU2#
Rafael decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Rafael shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cold as he avoids it easily.
Rafael misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Cold gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rafael jumps guard and drags Cold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cold trying to control but Rafael is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cold drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rafael manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cold has Rafael in his guard.#REVB#
Cold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rafael on the ground.
Cold wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Rafael stands and throws Cold's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Rafael decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Rafael manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cold on his heels. He'll look to pass Cold's guard now, I'm sure.
Rafael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rafael postures up and lands a big shot to Cold's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold looking to control.
#SUB2#
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Cold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cold manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Cold's guard.
Cold wants to improve his position but instead Rafael has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cold gets tackled into the cage by Rafael. Rafael maintains the clinch.
Rafael is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rafael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rafael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cold!
Cold trying to control but Rafael flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rafael scores with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rafael controlling the position well here. Cold rolled but Rafael kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Let's hope that Rafael has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rafael is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rafael scores with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rafael controlling the positon.
Rafael scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Cold right now.
Rafael scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cold is looking for a way out. #T3#
Cold breaks Rafael's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rafael is pulling down on Cold's head. It's preventing any offense from Cold, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Rafael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cold defends it easily.
Rafael has his hands on Cold's head, controlling the position.
Rafael trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Rafael keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
Rafael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cold is one step ahead there.
Rafael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cold wanted to stand there but Rafael had control of the position.
Rafael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rafael is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Rafael.
Rafael throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt - Cold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cold gets caught napping as Rafael dives in and scores a takedown. Cold manages to retain guard.
Rafael distracts Cold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Rafael stands up and waves to Cold to follow him. #T1#
Rafael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rafael tries to clinch up.
Rafael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cold.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Rafael has managed to clinch.
Cold has Rafael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rafael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zayne Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafael is pressed up against the cage. Cold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rafael down to the mat. Rafael avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cold tries to sprawl but Rafael drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Rafael perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rafael connects with a nice short shot to Cold's temple. #T3#
Rafael is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Rafael is looking for a kimura but Cold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rafael to get the leverage.
Rafael looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cold wants to get back to his feet.
Rafael prevents Cold from improving his position.
Rafael works his way into full mount!
Rafael punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Rafael raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rafael controlling the pace for now.
Cold working to try and regain half guard.
Alex Rafael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rafael has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rafael!
An out of breath Alex Rafael thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zayne Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'As my mum once said, every loss is one step closer to achieving greatness, and brother, I will not let this win stop me from finding you. I will end your career, put you in poverty. Just like you did to our family.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
McNamara wants to clinch.
Rafael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rafael sprawls well. Rafael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNamara gets slowly back to his feet.
McNamara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McNamara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rafael to the ground. McNamara is now in Rafael's guard.
McNamara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael controlling the position.
McNamara preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rafael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rafael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rafael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
McNamara trying to control but Rafael is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McNamara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rafael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mason McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws a sloppy head kick and Rafael moves out of range easily.
Rafael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McNamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Rafael counters with a three punch combo that has McNamara backing up. McNamara nods at Rafael to acknowledge the strikes.
McNamara's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McNamara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rafael just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
McNamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rafael is fending him off so far but McNamara persists. Nope, Rafael circles away and we're back to standing.
McNamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rafael circles away.
McNamara stuffs the takedown attempt from Rafael. Rafael gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rafael enables McNamara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rafael manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McNamara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rafael trying to keep a closed guard but McNamara is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafael working a defensive guard but McNamara manages to pass into side control anyway.
McNamara working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB2#
McNamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McNamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rafael is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNamara taking a breather here.
Let's hope that McNamara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
McNamara is looking to take a break and control but Rafael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rafael is looking to regain half guard here but McNamara keeps moving and retains side control.
McNamara tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McNamara is looking to take a break and control but Rafael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason McNamara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNamara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Rafael breaks from the clinch.
Rafael circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Rafael was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McNamara tries to keep at a distance but Rafael has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rafael fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
McNamara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason McNamara.
Rafael fails with the takedown.
Rafael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rafael gets a takedown into half guard.
Rafael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rafael prevents McNamara from improving his position.#T2#
Rafael wants to control but McNamara is keeping him busy.
McNamara missing with punches from the bottom.
Mason McNamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rafael stops McNamara from getting back to his feet.
Rafael knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNamara on the ground.
Rafael is keen to just control but McNamara is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Rafael seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McNamara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNamara 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.#T3#
Rafael being controlled here momentarily.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
Rafael trying to stand up but can't free himself from McNamara's guard.#SU#
Rafael gets to his feet - McNamara follows without any prompting. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Rafael takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rafael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNamara misses with a body kick.#TD#
Rafael bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McNamara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McNamara keeping hold of Rafael's head, controlling as best he can.
McNamara is trying to control but Rafael manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rafael wants to control but instead McNamara manages to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McNamara has managed to clinch.
McNamara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rafael is looking for a takedown.
McNamara is trying to break the clinch but Rafael is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on McNamara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Rafael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNamara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rafael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rafael scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and McNamara counters with a shoot takedown. Rafael fights it but they end up in guard.
Rafael has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McNamara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rafael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Rafael closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
McNamara actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Rafael decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafael stuffs the takedown attempt from McNamara. McNamara gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rafael fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McNamara to the ground. Rafael is now in McNamara's guard.
McNamara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Rafael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD#
Rafael manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNamara on his heels. He'll look to pass McNamara's guard now, I'm sure.
McNamara wants to sweep here but Rafael controlling him for the moment.
Rafael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNamara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rafael throws a big right hand that misses.
McNamara 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.
McNamara trying to keep a closed guard but Rafael is proving a slippery customer.
Rafael trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##SU#
Rafael stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McNamara throws a head kick but Rafael moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNamara is defended easily by Rafael.
Alex Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason McNamara.
McNamara takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Rafael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McNamara's guard.#T4#
McNamara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rafael wants to get up but he can't break McNamara's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McNamara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rafael won't allow McNamara to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McNamara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rafael wants to pass the guard but McNamara is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rafael showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rafael 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rafael!
A victorious Alex Rafael 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: Dec 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Delarosa throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Rafael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rafael wants the takedown. Delarosa is fighting it off but Rafael persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Delarosa's guard against the cage.
Delarosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rafael sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rafael stops Delarosa from standing up. #SUB2#
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Delarosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delarosa manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Delarosa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU2#
Rafael stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rafael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rafael slaps away a takedown attempt from Delarosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delarosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rafael counters with a head kick. #TD#
Delarosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rafael manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Delarosa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Rafael ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rafael no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rafael controlling Delarosa's posture.
Rafael wants to stand and escape but Delarosa is having none of it.
Delarosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Delarosa wanted to stand there but Rafael had control of the position.
Rafael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Rafael is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Rafael gets control of Delarosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rafael will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delarosa landing with the ground and pound.
Rafael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delarosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Delarosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Delarosa throws a strike but Rafael rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Delarosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delarosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rafael on the ground.
Rafael throws a big elbow that misses.
Rafael wants to pass the guard but Delarosa is keeping the position.
Delarosa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Delarosa tries to get out of the position.
Delarosa wants to stand and escape but Rafael is having none of it.
Delarosa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Rafael decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Delarosa, up you get! #T4##TD2#
Rafael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Delarosa's guard.
Delarosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rafael is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Rafael gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Delarosa misses with a jab to the body
and Rafael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Delarosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rafael to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rafael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rafael scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delarosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rafael.
Rafael shoots in for a takedown but Delarosa shows good takedown defense.
Rafael lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Delarosa misses with an uppercut
and Rafael counters with a left and a right that stings Delarosa.
Delarosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delarosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rafael on the side of the head.#ROC#Rafael is rocked!
Alex Rafael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delarosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rafael is still on wobbly legs! Can Delarosa finish him?
Delarosa misses with a combination
and Rafael counters with a nice body kick.
Delarosa cracks Rafael on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rafael falls backwards against the cage. Delarosa follows up with more strikes that drop Rafael to his knees. Delarosa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rafael! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Delarosa!
Alex Rafael spoke after the fight, saying 'di lo mejo de mi pero hoy no se pudo'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Rafael gets a takedown into half guard.
Rafael tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Rafael trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is positioning himself well to prevent Rafael advancing to mount.
Majere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rafael.
Majere is not content to let Rafael control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Majere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rafael. #SU2#
Rafael decides to stand up.
A head kick by Rafael misses
enabling Majere to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafael fails with the takedown
and Majere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt
and Majere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Rafael pushes Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Majere to work.
#T2#
Majere has Rafael pushed against the cage.
Rafael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majere manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rafael wants a takedown but no success here.
Denubis Majere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rafael.
Majere stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Rafael is looking for a takedown.
Rafael tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Majere.
Rafael drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majere is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denubis Majere.
Rafael tries to clinch up
enabling Majere to counter with a crisp jab. #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.
Rafael throws a right hand that misses
and Majere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rafael misses with a takedown
and Majere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses
and Majere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Majere has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick by Rafael misses
and Majere counters with a straight right hand.
Rafael wants to clinch
and Majere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Rafael looking to score a takedown here. Majere is defending well but Rafael drives through and ends up in Majere's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denubis Majere dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rafael has his takedown stuffed
and Majere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rafael looking to score a takedown here. Majere is defending well but Rafael drives through and ends up in Majere's guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rafael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Majere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rafael, into his guard.
 #T1#
Rafael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rafael is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere passes Rafael's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majere stops Rafael from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rafael has his hands clasped together around Majere's back. He's all about the action.
Rafael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Rafael wants to get back to full guard.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere passes to full mount! #T3#
Rafael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere controlling his opponent.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
Majere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafael can do to turn this around?
Majere controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denubis Majere dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rafael doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Majere counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rafael changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Majere looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Majere tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rafael presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Majere is trying desperately to improve position.
Majere blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rafael tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Majere avoids a strike by Rafael and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Rafael's guard! Fantastic escape!
#T1#
Majere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rafael wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Majere is now in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rafael is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rafael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafael won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
Rafael is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rafael avoid being mounted?
Rafael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rafael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Majere is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rafael!
Rafael tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
Denubis Majere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rafael is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rafael to take his back!#T4#
Majere slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rafael is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Majere controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Rafael right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denubis Majere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majere, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alex Rafael was interviewed post fight and said 'di lo mejo de mi pero hoy no se pudo'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rafael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rafael is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Rafael circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost tries to bum rush Rafael with a series of wild strikes but Rafael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Rafael darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Rafael has control of the leg. #T1#
Rafael controlling the action here.
Rafael is pressing down on Frost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frost is holding on for now.
Rafael not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rafael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rafael controlling the pace. #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.#SUB#
Rafael wants to work for an arm triangle but Frost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rafael sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rafael has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rafael keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rafael went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alex Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Frost.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Rafael instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rafael gets control of Frost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rafael will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafael is pulling down on Frost's head to control his posture.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Rafael.
Frost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rafael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost won't allow Rafael to sweep him here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Rafael working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Rafael looking for a sweep. Not yet Rafael, not yet.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost postures up in Rafael's guard and throws a big left but Rafael blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael dominated that round.
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#
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rafael tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rafael to the ground. Rafael escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafael half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Rafael shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rafael was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rafael controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Rafael in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Frost is not content to let Rafael control the position. #T1#
Rafael in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Frost misses with a strike from the bottom.
Alex Rafael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rafael wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frost trying to remain calm as Rafael controls from the top position.
Rafael trying to control the position but Frost is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Rafael swings around for an armbar but Frost sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rafael's guard.
Rafael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frost wants to control from the top but Rafael keeps moving.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Rafael is keeping the position.#T3#
Rafael 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#
Frost is looking for a sweep. Rafael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rafael controlling the pace. #SUB#
Rafael is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Rafael eventually gives up the hold.
Rafael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Rafael controlling the pace.
Rafael is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Frost wants to control but Rafael is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rafael dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rafael drives through with a takedown into Frost's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rafael postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frost keeping full guard, as Rafael tries to pass. #SUB2#
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rafael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael is working Frost over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frost wants to stand but Rafael is controlling the position. #T1#
Rafael postures up.
Rafael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rafael throws a big right hand that misses.
Rafael slips nicely into half guard.
Rafael is looking to advance position but Frost won't allow it.
Rafael controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rafael is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rafael lands a nice short elbow.
Frost moves into full guard.
Rafael pushing down on Frost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Frost is trying to stand up here but Rafael is controlling him well.
Rafael trying to mount his opponent but Frost defends it.
Frost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rafael slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Rafael decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frost, up you get! #CL#
Rafael closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Rafael jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
Rafael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Rafael pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rafael.#SU2#
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rafael, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Rafael on that attempt.
Isaiah Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Rafael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rafael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rafael has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rafael!
Alex Rafael seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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