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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Basov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Basov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Escargesa tries to buck Basov off but Basov is having none of it.
Escargesa keeps trying to improve his position.
Basov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Basov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Escargesa is avoiding damage well.
Escargesa is looking for a sweep.
Escargesa parries the strikes from Basov easily there. Basov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Escargesa to escape.
Basov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escargesa on the ground.
Basov scoring with punches from side control.
Basov lands a nice forearm strike.
Basov wants to control but Escargesa is keeping him busy.
Escargesa sneaks back into half guard.
Basov is trying to control the action in half guard but Escargesa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Escargesa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escargesa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escargesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escargesa tries to roll over but Basov keeps him under control.
Basov is trying to control. Escargesa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Escargesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escargesa defending well though.
Escargesa wants to control but Basov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escargesa gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basov trying to control but Escargesa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escargesa working for a triangle but Basov defends it easily.
Basov trying to control but Escargesa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Basov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escargesa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basov has managed to get both his arms back between Escargesa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Escargesa pushes a forearm under Basov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Basov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Escargesa!
Vincent Escargesa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Escargesa clinches up against the cage.
Escargesa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buddington prevents it.
Buddington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddington misses with some punches.
Escargesa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddington pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Escargesa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buddington lands a shoulder strike.
Buddington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buddington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escargesa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buddington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Escargesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buddington misses with a body punch.
Buddington scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Buddington.
Buddington prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Buddington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Buddington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buddington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escargesa's defenses.
Escargesa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escargesa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buddington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buddington lands an elbow that stopped Escargesa in his tracks for a moment.
Buddington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escargesa wants to take the fight to the mat but Buddington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escargesa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buddington after a bit of a struggle.
Buddington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escargesa backwards.
Buddington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escargesa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buddington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escargesas head.
Escargesa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buddington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escargesa.
Escargesa tries to score a body lock takedown but Buddington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escargesa is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddington. #T2#
Escargesa wants a takedown.
Buddington misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Buddington.
Escargesa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buddington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Buddington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escargesa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buddington after a bit of a struggle.
Buddington misses with the head strike.
Escargesa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buddington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Buddington.
Buddington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buddington lands a good knee to the midsection. Escargesa won't want to take too many of those.
Escargesa takes a shot to the head.
Escargesa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buddington tries to throw a body punch but Escargesa avoids it by throwing Buddington back against the cage.
Escargesa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buddington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escargesa.
A nice left hand lands by Buddington.
#T3#
Escargesa is working for takedown but Buddington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buddington lands an elbow that stopped Escargesa in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Buddington.
#ROC2#
Escargesa is rocked!
Buddington has Escargesa pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Escargesa is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Buddington - that's hurt Escargesa badly! Oh, another knee lands and Escargesa is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Escargesa doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Oliver Buddington!
A very excited looking Oliver Buddington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Charleston moves in looking to clinch but Escargesa pushes him off.
Escargesa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Escargesa rushes Charleston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charleston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escargesa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Escargesa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charleston swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Charleston tries to keep at a distance but Escargesa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Charleston throws an elbow that misses.
Escargesa cracks Charleston with a nice body shot.
Escargesa is pushing Charleston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Escargesa breaks from the clinch.
Escargesa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston tries to clinch up.
Charleston moves to clinch but Escargesa breaks away
and Escargesa counters with a two punch combo.
Vincent Escargesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Escargesa misses. #T1##CL2#
Escargesa closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Charleston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charleston tries to circle away but Escargesa has him pinned against the cage.
Escargesa lands a right hand.
Escargesa scores with a shot to the side of Charleston's head. #CUT2#
It looks like James Charleston has been cut.
Charleston looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Escargesa lands an uppercut.
Escargesa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escargesa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Charleston's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Charleston drops to his knees and Escargesa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Escargesa!
Vincent Escargesa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Destiny 161: Tucker vs Machado
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Escargesa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vasilyevich to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Escargesa pushes Vasilyevich off and scrambles back to his feet.
Escargesa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich feints the counter takedown.
Vasilyevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilyevich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Escargesa clinches with his opponent.
Escargesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escargesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilyevich's elbow.
Escargesa stalling the fight.
Vasilyevich tries for a takedown but Escargesa manages to get underhooks.
Escargesa lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escargesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilyevich.
Come on Escargesa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Escargesa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilyevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Vasilyevich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escargesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escargesa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vasilyevich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escargesa is looking to control Vasilyevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escargesa avoid being mounted?#T2#
Escargesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escargesa wants to get back to full guard.
Escargesa is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vasilyevich seems to be working for a kimura but Escargesa defends the submission attempt.
Escargesa tries to get to full guard but Vasilyevich has control of the leg.
Vasilyevich tries to pass to full mount but Escargesa defends it.
Vasilyevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB#
Escargesa actively working from the bottom here.
Vasilyevich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich winds up and cracks Escargesa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vasilyevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escargesa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Escargesa is looking to improve his position.
Vasilyevich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Escargesa is trying to control but can't.
Escargesa is not content to let Vasilyevich control the position.#SUB2#
Vasilyevich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB2#
Vasilyevich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escargesa is staying active underneath Vasilyevich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escargesa wants to improve his position but Vasilyevich is controlling well.
Vasilyevich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escargesa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasilyevich trying to pass the guard but Escargesa defending well.
Escargesa is trying to stand back up but Vasilyevich is controlling him
Vasilyevich is trying to control. Escargesa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasilyevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escargesa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vasilyevich lands a nice short elbow.
Vasilyevich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escargesa's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Vasilyevich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Vasilyevich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vasilyevich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Escargesa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Escargesa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasilyevich off and has taken his back!
Vasilyevich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Escargesa's guard. Nice work there by Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich passes into half guard.
Ivan Vasilyevich 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.
Escargesa is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasilyevich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vasilyevich passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilyevich cracks Escargesa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vasilyevich scoring with strikes but Escargesa is staying in there.
Vasilyevich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Escargesa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
Vasilyevich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vasilyevich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Escargesa is rocked!
Escargesa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Escargesa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasilyevich landing strikes from the mount.
Escargesa is looking to get to half guard.
Vasilyevich postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Escargesa out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Vasilyevich goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Vasilyevich!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Vasilyevich gave a big smile as he said 'Id like to thank the fans and my sponsors, my opponent put up a hell of a fight but confidence was the key.'.
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Event:
Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Velmu ducks right into an uppercut from Escargesa. #CUT#
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.
Escargesa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escargesa scores with a punch to the head.
Escargesa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velmu.
Escargesa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escargesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velmu.
Escargesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escargesa looks to land a right hand but Velmu moved out of range.#CL#
Escargesa clinches.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escargesa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escargesa blocks it with crossed arms.
Escargesa lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.
Escargesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Escargesa trying to stall but Velmu improves his position.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escargesa lands with a left to the head.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks with his arms.
Escargesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Velmu blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Escargesa to work.
Velmu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escargesa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Velmu working Escargesa over with knees to the body.
Escargesa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Escargesa.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling the position.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Escargesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks with his arms.
Escargesa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velmu or not.
Escargesa tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escargesa.
Escargesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Escargesa tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Escargesa back against the cage.
Velmu lands a nice knee to the body.
Escargesa avoiding damage as Velmu throws knees to the body.
Escargesa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escargesa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escargesa blocks it with crossed arms.
Escargesa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escargesa pushes Velmu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escargesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Escargesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Escargesa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escargesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Velmu working Escargesa over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escargesa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Velmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu being controlled against the cage.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Escargesa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yrjoe Velmu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Escargesa throws a shot from downtown. Velmu moves away and avoids it.
Velmu throws a head kick but Escargesa moves out of range.
Escargesa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velmu.
Escargesa avoids the head kick by Velmu.
Nice uppercut there from Escargesa.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch but Escargesa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escargesa scores with a jab.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velmu lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Velmu has closed the distance and engaged Escargesa in a clinch.
Escargesa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escargesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa effectively controlling the action here.
Velmu crunches a lovely knee into Escargesa's ribcage.
Velmu lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escargesa has a couple of punches blocked by Velmu.
#T1#
Velmu lands a knee to the body.
Escargesa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velmu keeps control of Escargesa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escargesa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escargesa can't find room to land a body shot as Velmu controls the action.
A short right from Escargesa.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escargesa's face.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velmu lands a good knee to the midsection. Escargesa won't want to take too many of those.
Velmu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.
Velmu blocking some punches.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Escargesa is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land. #T2#
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Escargesa breaks the clinch.
Velmu slips a straight right by Escargesa.
Velmu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!#CL2#
Velmu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Velmu missing with knees to the body.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Escargesa back against the cage.
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escargesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velmu trying to land knees to the body.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escargesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Velmu. #BC#
Escargesa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Escargesa is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Escargesa closes the distance and pushes Velmu back into the cage.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escargesa's face.
Escargesa wants to get back to striking at distance but Velmu won't allow it.
Escargesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escargesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escargesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escargesa.
Escargesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa lands with a right to the head.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escargesa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Escargesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yrjoe Velmu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Velmu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escargesa.
Velmu catches Escargesa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Escargesa rushes Velmu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
Escargesa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escargesa's face.
Velmu lands a nice knee to the body.
Escargesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escargesa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Velmu.
Escargesa gets through Velmu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escargesa blocks it with crossed arms.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.#T1#
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa lands a left hand.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa stalling in the clinch but Velmu improves position.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
Escargesa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Escargesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Escargesa avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Escargesa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escargesa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Escargesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa misses with the head strike.
Escargesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yrjoe Velmu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escargesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velmu lands a good knee to the midsection. Escargesa won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escargesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velmu's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Velmu scores with a knee to the head.
Escargesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Velmu has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Escargesa lands with a short shot to the head.
Escargesa taking a breather.
Vincent Escargesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Escargesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Velmu.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.
Escargesa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
Escargesa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Escargesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escargesa struggles to land a body shot inside as Velmu controls his hands.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
#BC#
Escargesa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Vincent Escargesa.
I think Velmu 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yrjoe Velmu!
Yrjoe Velmu 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.
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Event:
Destiny 151: Eruption
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Bosh tries for a takedown but Escargesa circles away easily
and Escargesa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bosh missing with a left hand there. Escargesa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Escargesa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bosh.
Escargesa connects with a jab.
Bosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bosh throws a series of strikes that have Escargesa backpedaling.
Bosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escargesa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Escargesa scores with a shot to the body.
Escargesa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosh should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escargesa defending well as Bosh loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Escargesa misses the target.
Escargesa scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Bosh feints and as Escargesa raises his hands in defense, Bosh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bosh looks winded!
Escargesa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escargesa keeping moving, preventing Bosh from controlling successfully.
Escargesa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Escargesa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bosh defends well.
Escargesa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Escargesa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Escargesa 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##SUB2#
Bosh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Escargesa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bosh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escargesa slips a nice elbow through Bosh's hands, connecting with Bosh's forehead.
Bosh trying to hold on to Escargesa's head to control him but Escargesa postures up.
Escargesa passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escargesa prevents Bosh from getting the reversal.
Bosh tries to lock up and control but Escargesa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Escargesa working Bosh over with strikes here.
Escargesa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escargesa with shots to the head and body - Bosh looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Bosh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosh takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Escargesa's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Escargesa!
An out of breath Vincent Escargesa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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