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Event:
EFA 76 Gigantus vs Figg
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
A head kick lands from Alvez that sends Punk to the canvas. Punk tries to scramble back to his feet but Alvez brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like CM Punk has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alvez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvez is trying to ground and pound but Punk uses the momentary lack of control by Alvez to regain half guard.
Alvez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punk's head.
Alvez stalling away here and it's allowed Punk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alvez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SU2#
Alvez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Punk, up you get!
Alvez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punk counters with a two punch combo.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warley Alvez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Alvez lands a head kick that stumbles Punk and the fighters go to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punk is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvez throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Alvez looking to pass the guard.
Punk wants to sweep here but Alvez controlling him for the moment.
Punk is looking to stand up but Alvez isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Alvez stands and steps away. Punk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alvez thuds a left hand into Punk's body.
Alvez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Punk.#T3#
Punk feints and then cracks Alvez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvez down.
Alvez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Punk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvez catches Punk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Punk connects with a right hand. Alvez shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Alvez.
Punk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punk avoids the head kick by Alvez.
Alvez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punk is able to avoid easily.
Punk blocks a head kick by Alvez.
#T4#
Punk avoids the head kick by Alvez.
Punk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punk.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Alvez lands a left and a right that sends Punk crashing to the canvas! Alvez dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Punk is rocked!
Alvez throwing strikes here but Punk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alvez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Alvez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Punk is now in Alvez's guard. A big mistake from Alvez there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvez is wriggling around but Punk manages to pass to half guard.
#ES2#
Alvez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warley Alvez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CM Punk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
A big head kick from Alvez and Punk is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Oh Punk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvez content to stall in guard here.
Alvez throws an elbow that misses. Punk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvez's guard. Nice move by Punk!#REVR##SUB2#
Alvez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punk defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Alvez has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Punk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punk has managed to get both his arms back between Alvez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Alvez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punk seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Alvez has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Alvez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punk defends well.
Punk preventing the sweep. #T1#
Punk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Alvez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alvez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punk defends well.
Warley Alvez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Alvez has an active guard here but Punk has managed to pass into half guard.
#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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvez trying to hold on to Punk's head to control him but Punk postures up.
Alvez is trying to stand up here but Punk is controlling him well.
Alvez tries to roll over but Punk keeps him under control.
Alvez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Alvez actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Punk stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvez connects with a jab.
Alvez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punk tries to bum rush Alvez with a series of wild strikes but Alvez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warley Alvez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk throws a head kick but Alvez moves out of range.
#T4#
Alvez misses with a wild body shot.
Punk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Punk throws a nice head kick!
Punk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvez.
Punk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punk throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvez has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Alvez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warley Alvez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CM Punk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punk blocks a head kick by Alvez.
It looked like Punk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Alvez.
Punk throws a head kick but Alvez moves out of range.
Alvez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Alvez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk throws a head kick that misses.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses.
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Alvez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvez looks to land a body kick but Punk moved away.
Alvez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses
and Punk counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvez shrugs it off.
Alvez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punk. Alvez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvez throws a sloppy head kick
and Punk counters with an outside leg kick.
Punk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvez.#T2#
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk throws a head kick that misses.
Punk scores with a head kick. Alvez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Punk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk blocks a head kick by Alvez.
Jab, jab by Punk - just one landing.
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Alvez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punk counters with a head kick. #T3#
Alvez blocks a head kick by Punk.
Punk throws a sloppy head kick and Alvez moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Punk misses
and Alvez counters with a series of strikes. Punk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punk throws a head kick but Alvez moves out of range.
Alvez throws a sloppy head kick and Punk moves out of range easily.
Punk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alvez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Punk checks it well.
Punk throws a quick counter head kick but Alvez was just out of range.
Alvez avoids the head kick by Punk.
Alvez blocks a head kick by Punk.
Punk moves in looking to clinch but Alvez pushes him off.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Alvez tries to get set, Punk tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvez manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Alvez throws a right and a left that Punk avoids nicely.
As Alvez looks to move away, Punk throws a big counter combo but Alvez just gets out of the way.
Alvez throws a lazy head kick
and Punk counters with a good low kick that Alvez was not able to check.
Alvez lands a two punch combo.
Alvez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punk scores with a nice body kick.
Alvez misses with a body kick.
As Alvez tries to get set, Punk tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvez manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Punk looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
Alvez is looking for the big counter here.
Alvez thows a leg kick but Punk checks it
and Punk counters with a three punch combo that has Alvez backing up. Alvez nods at Punk to acknowledge the strikes.
CM Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvez throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
CM Punk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvez 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warley Alvez!
A determined Warley Alvez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
EFA 67 Correira vs Stebson
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Punk throws a sloppy head kick and Voyage moves out of range easily.
Voyage tries to clinch but Punk is having none of it.
Punk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Voyage blocks a head kick by Punk.
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voyage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Voyage scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voyage misses with an uppercut.
Voyage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Punk misses its intended target. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Voyage misses the target.
Voyage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Voyage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voyage misses with a body shot.
Punk misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Voyage moves into the clinch.
Punk stalls.
Voyage misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Punk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Voyage defending well as Punk loads up on a big left hand.
Voyage tries to clinch up.
Punk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Voyage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voyage cracks Punk with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punk scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Liquid Voyage has been cut.
Voyage tries to clinch but Punk is having none of it.
Punk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voyage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Voyage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Punk is rocked!#T3#
Some wild striking there from Punk.
Voyage works Punk's body with a nice hook.
Voyage tries to clinch but Punk moves out of range.
Punk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Punk.
Voyage catches Punk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voyage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Voyage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Punk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voyage.
Punk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voyage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voyage scores with a nice strike.
Punk is still on wobbly legs! Can Voyage finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Voyage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punk, pushing him back against the cage.
Punk seems to have recovered his senses.
Voyage lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Punk breaks from the clinch.
Voyage cracks Punk with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Punk falls to his knees and Voyage doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liquid Voyage!
Liquid Voyage took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFA 55 Vermeulen vs Power
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Yaj jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Punk swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Punk is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Punk throws a head kick but Yaj moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Punk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punk.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yaj has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Punk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yaj closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Punk! Yaj dives in looking to finish! Punk is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
An out of breath Pat Yaj 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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Event:
EFA 47 Nixon vs Trucks
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Punk.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams avoids the head kick by Punk.
Punk takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams avoids the head kick by Punk.
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
Adams blocks a head kick by Punk.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Punk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Punk misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Punk lands a jab.
Punk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a right and a left that Punk avoids nicely.
Punk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punk throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Punk walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
A head kick from Punk lands but Adams takes it in his stride.
Punk walks straight into a right hand from Adams - that's dropped him! Adams jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Punk from any more punishment! Punk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rielly Adams!
Rielly Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 39 Bates vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Punk connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Punk, which made it look bad.
Punk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Punk tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
#KD2#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Zimmerman tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Zimmerman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CM Punk!
CM Punk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Punk.
Punk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Fillbanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Punk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fillbanks feints the counter takedown.
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fillbanks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Fillbanks feints the counter takedown.
Punk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Punk moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punk.
Punk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fillbanks or not. #T1#
Punk stalls. #BC#
Punk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punk throws a head kick that Fillbanks semi-blocks.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk cracks the inside of Fillbanks's front leg.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fillbanks at a distance.
#CL#
Punk drives through and clinches with Fillbanks against the cage.
Punk lands with a short shot to the head.
Punk lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Punk lands a body shot. #BC#
Punk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
CM Punk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punk digs a good body shot into Fillbanks's ribs.
We've been told by Punk's head coaches at AREA 51 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Punk.
Punk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Fillbanks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch. #BC#
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fillbanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Punk with a jab.
Fillbanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Punk.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Fillbanks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Punk.
Punk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Punk on the inside. #T4#
Fillbanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Punk.
#BC#
Punk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fillbanks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punk closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fillbanks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Punk!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Fillbanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fillbanks but great work by Punk.
Punk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Punk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk 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#
Punk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Fillbanks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fillbanks looking to pass the guard.
Punk 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.
Fillbanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Punk is retaining full guard.
Punk controlling the position.
Fillbanks wants to pass the guard but Punk is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillbanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Punk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punk is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fillbanks tries for a kimura but Punk is defending well.
Punk is trying to control Fillbanks's posture but Fillbanks avoids it. #SUB2#
Fillbanks is trying to get an arm triangle but Punk is defending well. #SUB2#
Fillbanks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Punk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Fillbanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punk, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fillbanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fillbanks but great work by Punk.
Fillbanks is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Punk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fillbanks to his feet. #T3#
Punk digs a good body shot into Fillbanks's ribs.
Steven Fillbanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Punk darts in and clinches Fillbanks up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punk.
A right hand to the body from Punk.
Fillbanks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Fillbanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Fillbanks tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Fillbanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Fillbanks is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Steven Fillbanks has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punk connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Punk.
A head kick misses from Punk.
Punk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Fillbanks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##KD#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Fillbanks tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Fillbanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fillbanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Punk finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Punk and Fillbanks falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Punk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CM Punk!
CM Punk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 19 DeNueve vs Wallen
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
HIll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. HIll really felt that one!
Punk lands with a shot to the body.
HIll takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Punk.
HIll looks winded!
HIll misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Punk rushes HIll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punk is leaning against HIll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HIll working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Punk.
HIll managing to block the knees to the body from Punk.
Punk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HIll looking to stall.
HIll tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Punk breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk scores with a one two! HIll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punk punishes HIll's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Punk lands a leg kick that knocks HIll off balance momentarily.
Punk cracks HIll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Punk has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Punk breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends HIll tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves HIll back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Marcus HIll has been cut.
CM Punk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends HIll tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves HIll back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
HIll is rocked!
HIll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Punk - that's a beauty! HIll is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Punk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CM Punk!
CM Punk 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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Event:
EFA 9 Williamson vs Gomi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Punk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adermundie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Punk takes the fight into the clinch.
Adermundie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adermundie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Punk throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Punk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adermundie darts in and clinches Punk up against the cage.
Punk has had enough of the clinch but Adermundie keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Punk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adermundie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Punk manages to break the clinch.
Adermundie misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Punk clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Punk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Punk misses with a punch to the body.
Punk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adermundie is defending well for now.
Punk is stalling here.
Adermundie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Punk.
Punk lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Punk.
Punk blocks an elbow strike.
Adermundie pushes off an throws an elbow but Punk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Punk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Punk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adermundie lands an elbow inside that Punk shrugs off.
Punk is stalling here.
#BC2#
Punk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Punk forces Adermundie back against the cage and clinches.
Punk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adermundie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punk throws a head punch that misses.
Adermundie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punk.
Adermundie gets through Punk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adermundie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punk is defending well for now.
Punk lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adermundie as Punk tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Punk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Punk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Punk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punk connects with a leg kick. Adermundie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Adermundie.
Punk lands the left hand.
Punk feints and then cracks Adermundie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adermundie down.
Punk misses with the body kick
and Adermundie counters with a three punch combo that has Punk backing up. Punk nods at Adermundie to acknowledge the strikes.
Punk throws a head kick but Adermundie moves out of range.
Punk throws a sloppy head kick and Adermundie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Adermundie tries to keep at a distance but Punk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adermundie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Adermundie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punk avoids it.
Punk slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Punk breaks from the clinch.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Punk closes the distance and clinches.
Punk blocks an elbow strike from Adermundie.
Punk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adermundie or not. #BC2#
Punk breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Punk forces Adermundie back against the cage and clinches.
Adermundie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adermundie avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punk.
Punk tries a body shot but Adermundie blocks it.
Adermundie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Punk breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Punk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that round.
That's time! Adermundie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Punk throws a head kick that misses.
CM Punk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Punk gets a clinch.
Punk trying to stall but Adermundie improves his position.
Punk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adermundie throws an elbow but it misses.
Adermundie working aggressively here.
Adermundie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adermundie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Punk has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Punk moves into the clinch.#BC#
Adermundie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punk keeps Adermundie at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk lands with a kick to the temple. Adermundie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Adermundie.
Punk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adermundie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Punk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adermundie.
Punk scores with a nice body kick.
Adermundie tries to close the distance and clinch but Punk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Punk throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Punk closes the distance and clinches.
Punk avoiding damage as Adermundie throws knees to the body.
Punk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Punk. #BC2#
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punk throws a body shot but no joy.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adermundie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Punk manages to circle out of the way.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Adermundie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Punk connects with a leg kick. Adermundie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Punk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adermundie tries to clinch there but Punk circles away.
Adermundie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adermundie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adermundie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adermundie doesn't seem bothered though.
Punk throws a head kick but Adermundie moves out of range.
Adermundie throws a front kick that sends Punk stumbling back into the cage.
Punk throws a sloppy head kick and Adermundie moves out of range easily.
Punk throws a sloppy head kick and Adermundie moves out of range easily.
Adermundie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Punk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Adermundie misses with a body kick.
Adermundie blocks a head kick by Punk.
Punk looks to score with a jab to the body but Adermundie is just out of range.
Punk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adermundie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Punk thuds his right hand into Adermundie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Punk stuns Adermundie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punk throws a head kick that misses
and Adermundie counters with a left and a right that stings Punk.
Punk misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Adermundie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Punk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adermundie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Adermundie blocks a head kick by Punk.
#CL2#
Punk has Adermundie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk avoiding damage as Adermundie throws knees to the body.
Punk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adermundie.
Punk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punk lands with a light punch inside.
Adermundie throws an elbow that misses.
Adermundie blocks a body shot from Punk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punk.
Adermundie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Punk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punk wants to stall.
Punk keeps control of Adermundie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Adermundie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adermundie misses with a body kick.
Punk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adermundie takes a step back to recover.
Adermundie avoids the head kick by Punk.
Adermundie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Punk throws a head kick that half lands.
Adermundie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adermundie tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Punk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk misses with a looping left.
Punk looks to throw the jab but Adermundie is out of range.
Punk lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Adermundie is rocked!
Adermundie drops his hands momentarily. Punk doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Adermundie staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Adermundie doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CM Punk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Punk wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Punk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Punk throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punk, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Punk is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Punk won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas controlling the action here.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punk. Punk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Punk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Punk throws a head kick that misses.
CM Punk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Punk is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Punk is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Punk's guard.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More stalling from Thomas.#T3#
Let's hope that Thomas 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
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.#TD2#
Punk gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Punk throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Punk rather than just go for the knockout.
Punk tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Punk trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Thomas rushes Punk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punk tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas gets through Punk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punk backwards. #TD2#
Thomas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The adventures of Thomas the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Thomas stands and throws Punk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Punk tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punk misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Punk's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas is working Punk over against the cage.
Punk misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Punk is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Punk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land. #T1#
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Punk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Punk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Punk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Punk misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punk.
Punk looking to slow down the pace here.
Punk seems to have got his legs back now.
Punk swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punk tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thomas has Punk pushed against the cage.
Punk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Punk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Punk fails to land.
Thomas pushes Punk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas is leaning against Punk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
Punk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Punk drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Thomas!
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