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Event:
HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Golem both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Francis Lestienne has been cut.
Golem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lestienne.
A quick step to the side and Lestienne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golem has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lestienne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Golem avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Golem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golem throws an off balance right hand
and Lestienne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Golem swings widly with a right hand
and Lestienne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golem thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golem throws a shot from downtown. Lestienne moves away and avoids it.
Golem misses with a hook
and Lestienne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golem misses with a double jab
and Lestienne counters with a two punch combo.
Golem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lestienne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lestienne moves out of range as Golem strikes.
Lestienne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golem misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lestienne to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lestienne throws a body punch but Golem moves out of range.
Golem throws a hook but Lestienne avoids it easily.
Golem misses with a two punch combination.
Lestienne avoids the body shot from Golem.
A lazy left from Golem finds it's target.
Golem misses with a straight left.
Lestienne is looking for a counter combo.
Golem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lestienne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golem throws an overhand right that lands on Lestienne's shoulder, as Lestienne tries to avoid the shot.
Lestienne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golem back to the cage. Lestienne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Golem misses the jab.
Lestienne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Golem misses.
Golem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Golem misses with a body punch
and Lestienne counters with a left and a right that stings Golem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golem misses with a double jab
and Lestienne counters with a series of strikes. Golem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lestienne throws a series of punches but Golem avoids them all with ease.
Lestienne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Golem misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Lestienne.
Golem scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Lestienne. Those never looked like landing.
Golem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lestienne tries to bum rush Golem with a series of wild strikes but Golem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golem throws a body shot but no joy.
Lestienne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golem misses with a hook
and Lestienne counters with a two punch combo.
Golem misses with a shot to the body
and Lestienne counters with a one-two to the body.
Golem looks to land a right hand but Lestienne moved out of range.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lestienne moves out of range of the strikes.
Lestienne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golem on the side of the head.#T3#
Lestienne misses with a two punch combination.
Golem swings widly with a right hand
and Lestienne counters with a straight right hand.
Golem throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lestienne to counter with a crisp jab.
Lestienne throws a right hand that Golem ducks under and follows up with a left that Golem also avoids with ease.
Lestienne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Golem lands a jab to the nose.
Lestienne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lestienne.
Lestienne slips under a jab from Golem.
Lestienne throws a big counter combination but Golem scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lestienne is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lestienne looks to land a combination but Golem avoids it well.
Golem throws a nice looking combination but Lestienne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Lestienne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golem.
Lestienne misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lestienne moves out of range as Golem strikes.#T4#
Golem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lestienne is looking for a counter combo.
Golem misses with the combination.
Lestienne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Golem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lestienne doesn't seem bothered though.
Golem misses with a body shot
and Lestienne counters with a one-two to the body.
Golem cracks Lestienne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lestienne counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Golem.
Golem lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golem lands a jab to the nose.
Lestienne ducks under a wild hook from Golem.
Lestienne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Golem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Francis Lestienne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Lestienne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Golem misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Lestienne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Lestienne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lestienne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lestienne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Golem throws a combination that misses
and Lestienne counters with a two punch combo.
Lestienne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golem jabs Lestienne right on the nose. Lestienne blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Lestienne is rocked!
Lestienne is aggressively charging in as Golem backs up avoiding any damage. Golem tosses out a jab and Lestienne runs right into it face first! Lestienne is out cold! Golem dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lestienne's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emet Golem!
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Event:
HFC 48:Klimov vs Martin
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lestienne.
Lestienne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lestienne darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Lestienne into the cage.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Lestienne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida sizes up Lestienne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Lestienne misses.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Francis Lestienne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lestienne misses.
Lestienne misses with an uppercut.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lestienne.
Lestienne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida 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.#T1#
Machida leaves Lestienne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lestienne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Lestienne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lestienne throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Lestienne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Lestienne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Lestienne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lestienne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lestienne swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Lestienne.
Lestienne lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Lestienne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lestienne ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
A left lands for Lestienne.
Lestienne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lestienne tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lestienne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Lestienne has been cut.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lestienne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machida eats them both and turns towards Lestienne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lestienne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Lestienne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lestienne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Jab from Lestienne.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lestienne will feel that in the morning.
Lestienne is breathing heavily.
Lestienne misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lestienne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lestienne swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida takes a swing at Lestienne's ribcage but misses.
Lestienne throws a big counter combination but Machida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lestienne.
Machida jabs Lestienne right on the nose. Lestienne blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Lestienne is rocked!
Machida looks to land a combination but Lestienne avoids it well.
Oh Lestienne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lestienne ducks into an uppercut from Machida and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Machida!
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Event:
HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Price with a poor takedown
and Lestienne counters with a stiff right hand.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lestienne throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Price's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Lestienne dives in looking to finish as Price flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Lestienne's strikes! Lestienne is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Price's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Price was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Lestienne!
Francis Lestienne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brock Price was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Be Back'.
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Event:
RCG 20:
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Lestienne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lannister tries to counter with a clinch but Lestienne shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Lannister has closed the distance and engaged Lestienne in a clinch.
Lannister is pressed up against the cage. Lestienne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lannister down to the mat. Lannister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lestienne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lannister is fending him off so far but Lestienne persists. Nope, Lannister circles away and we're back to standing.
Lestienne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lannister tries to clinch there but Lestienne circles away.
#TD#
Lestienne feints and as Lannister raises his hands in defense, Lestienne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lannister can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lestienne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lestienne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestienne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Lestienne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lestienne content to stall in guard here.
Lannister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lestienne.
Lestienne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lestienne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lestienne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lestienne lands a couple of digs.
Lestienne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lestienne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lestienne scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lestienne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lannister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lestienne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Lestienne passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lestienne lands strikes from half guard.
Lestienne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lestienne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lestienne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lannister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lestienne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lannister on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lestienne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Lestienne working Lannister over with strikes.
Lestienne drops an elbow to the side of Lannister's head.
Lestienne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lestienne lands a big elbow - Lannister is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lestienne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Lestienne!
A victorious Francis Lestienne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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