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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 4
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Istvan moved out of range.
Istvan just misses with a punch to the body.
Istvan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrews misses the target.
Istvan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Istvan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Istvan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Istvan fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Istvan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Istvan.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Istvan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Donk. Istvan catches Andrews right on the button with a cross.
Istvan throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Istvan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews throws a hook but Istvan blocks it.
Andrews slips under a jab from Istvan.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Istvan ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
The crowd cheers as Andrews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Istvan doesn't seem phased though.
Andrews takes one on the button.
Istvan dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Istvan. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Istvan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrews defends well and Istvan ends up having to push Andrews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Istvan shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Istvan controlling from the top position.
Andrews wants to stand up but Istvan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Istvan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Istvan passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Istvan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Andrews. Beautiful body shot.
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Istvan.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Istvan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Istvan defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Andrews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Istvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Istvan as he connects with a hook.
Cliff Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Andrews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrews.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Istvan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Istvan moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Istvan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Istvan there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Istvan thuds a left hand into Andrews's body.#TD2#
Istvan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Istvan is in Andrews's guard.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Istvan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Istvan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verekedos Istvan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan'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.#R2#
Istvan lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrews's head.
Andrews is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrews takes a swing at Istvan's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Istvan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrews!
Andrews is letting Istvan control him for a moment.
Istvan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Istvan.
Andrews is letting Istvan control him for a moment. #T1#
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Istvan drags him back down.
Istvan taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Istvan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cliff Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Andrews misses with a hook.
Andrews misses with a right hand
and Istvan counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Andrews is rocked!
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Istvan's shoulder, as Istvan tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Istvan. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a straight right hand.
Istvan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Istvan moved out of range.
Istvan misses with a wild combination.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Istvan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Istvan lands with a hook. Andrews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Istvan staying out of range there.
Istvan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Istvan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Istvan.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Istvan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Istvan's head.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Istvan saw that one coming.
Istvan drops his hands momentarily and Andrews takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Istvan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews needs to keep his hands up - Istvan had a free shot at his head there.
Istvan misses with a double jab
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Andrews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Istvan shoots in but no luck this time.
Istvan misses with the combination.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Istvan.
Verekedos Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a nice body shot.
Istvan misses with a series of wild punches.
Istvan throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease.
Istvan moves away from the strike by Andrews.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Istvan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verekedos Istvan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Istvan. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews is looking for a counter combo.
Istvan stalks Andrews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrews's face. Andrews staggers backwards, shaken.
Istvan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Istvan throws a combination. Andrews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Istvan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Istvan was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Istvan throws a counter combo.
Andrews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Istvan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Istvan works the jab nicely.
Istvan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Istvan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Istvan to counter with a crisp jab.
Istvan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Istvan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Istvan lands a two punch combo.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Istvan.
Nice defenses there by Istvan.
Istvan shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Istvan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrews swings for the body but Istvan moves out of range.
Istvan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Istvan blocks a jab.
Istvan avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews throws a lazy uppercut
and Istvan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrews misses the jab.
Andrews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Istvan throws out a counter right but Andrews avoids it with no problem.
Istvan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Istvan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cliff Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Istvan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Istvan misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Istvan fails to land the takedown.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Andrews scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Istvan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Istvan connects with a body shot.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Istvan is just out of range.
Istvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews throws an off balance right hand
letting Istvan counter with a right hand.
Andrews lands with an uppercut that bounces Istvan off the cage and back into range.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Istvan slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Istvan defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Istvan as he connects with a hook.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Istvan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrews with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
A nice side step and Istvan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4##TD2#
Istvan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andrews is trying to escape back to his feet but Istvan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Istvan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Verekedos Istvan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
and Istvan counters with a left and a right that stings Andrews.
Andrews throws the left hand but Istvan avoids the punch easily.
As Andrews backs off Istvan throws a huge counter combo but Andrews manages to avoid it all.
Istvan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verekedos Istvan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Istvan 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verekedos Istvan! |
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Event:
BFC 17: Garbrandt Vs. Liszorr
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istvan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Istvan shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Istvan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
letting Istvan counter with a right hand.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Istvan's shoulder, as Istvan tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews throws a sloppy body shot
and Istvan counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a good jab.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Andrews catches Istvan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Istvan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Istvan is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews connects with a superb combination that knocks Istvan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Andrews before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Istvan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cliff Andrews!
Cliff Andrews thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC 15: Sparrow Vs. Concrete
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istvan throws a right and a left that Merel avoids nicely.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Istvan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Istvan moves away and avoids it.
Merel lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
Merel jabs Istvan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Istvan jabs at Merel's body.#TD2#
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Istvan can't do much from the bottom here.
Merel advances to mount.
Istvan wants to hold on but Merel pushes him away.#T1#
Merel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Merel is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Merel extends the arm and Istvan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Merel!
Our winner, Anthony Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Valle and sends Istvan crashing to the mat! Valle follows him down to the mat - Istvan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Istvan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.#SUB#
Valle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Istvan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Istvan is still in real trouble! Can Valle finish him?#SUB#
Valle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan wants to get back to his feet.
Istvan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Istvan is trying to get back to full guard.
Istvan seems to have recovered his senses.
Istvan is looking to control Valle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Istvan avoid being mounted?
Istvan tries to roll over but Valle keeps him under control.
Valle prevents Istvan from standing back up.
#SUB#
Valle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Valle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Istvan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valle. #T1#
Valle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Istvan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Istvan wants to control but Valle is keeping busy.
Istvan controlling the position well.
Istvan wants to control but Valle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Istvan is trying to get back to full guard.
Istvan pushes Valle off looking to stand but Valle dives back in and keeps control.
Istvan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Istvan is defending against the submission attempts here by Valle.
Istvan is trying to stand back up but Valle is controlling him
#T3##SUB#
Valle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Istvan is just riding it out for now. Valle eventually gives up the hold.
Istvan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valle is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Valle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Istvan sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Istvan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Istvan tries to kick Valle off but Valle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Valle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Valle is working for a kimura but Istvan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Istvan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Valle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Istvan pushes Valle off looking to stand but Valle dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Istvan trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rivaldo Valle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Istvan throws a right hand that Valle ducks under and follows up with a left that Valle also avoids with ease.#CL#
Valle takes the fight into the clinch.
Valle has Istvan pressed against the cage, preventing Istvan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Istvan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Istvan pulls guard successfully.
Valle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Istvan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Istvan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Istvan trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Valle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Istvan defend it? Valle steps over the head and cranks it - Istvan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Valle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rivaldo Valle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rivaldo Valle waved his t-shirt featuring Notorious's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 12 - Bizihwaeile vs Wolf
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Istvan defending well as Pettis loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a two punch combo.
Pettis misses with a combination
and Istvan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Istvan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Istvan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettis tries to avoid it but Istvan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettis to the ground. Pettis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Istvan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Istvan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Istvan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Istvan rushes Pettis and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Pettis is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Istvan piles on the pressure and Pettis crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verekedos Istvan!
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Event:
HFC 3 - Guy -vs- Sparrow
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Istvan ducks under a wild hook from Rambo.
Istvan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
A punch combination from Istvan misses.
Istvan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rambo lands a nice shot that snaps Istvan's head back.
Istvan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Istvan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Istvan.
Istvan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Istvan lands a really nice looking cross but Rambo seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Rambo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Istvan throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rambo crashing down! Rambo tries to stagger back to his feet but Istvan just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rambo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verekedos Istvan!
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Event:
Core Combat IV
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Istvan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Istvan avoids it really well and circles away.
Istvan connects with the punch.
We've been told by Istvan's head coaches at Montreal Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Istvan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Istvan throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Istvan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Verekedos Istvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gracie.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Istvan sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Gracie looks to move away, Istvan throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Gracie shoots in but Istvan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie looks winded!#CL#
Istvan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Istvan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Istvan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T1#
Istvan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Istvan wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Istvan tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Istvan trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Istvan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Istvan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Istvan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Istvan wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Istvan is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Istvan sprawls well. Istvan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie dives in and grabs Istvan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Istvan pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Verekedos Istvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gracie.
Istvan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Istvan pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Istvan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Istvan walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Istvan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Istvan moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verekedos Istvan!
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Event:
SMASH: Tai vs Goodwin
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rambo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Istvan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Istvan wants to clinch up but Rambo keeps it at a distance.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rambo tries a quick counter leg kick but Istvan is wise to it.
Istvan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Istvan tries to clinch but Rambo moves away #TD2#
and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Istvan is looking to get back to is feet but Rambo passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Istvan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for a kimura but Istvan is defending well.
Istvan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Istvan wants to control but Rambo postures up.#T1#
Rambo takes a little break here. Istvan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Istvan struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Istvan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rambo easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Rambo is working for a guillotine from mount but Istvan frees his head quite easily.
#SU2#
Rambo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Istvan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Istvan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Istvan tries to clinch up
and Rambo counters with a series of strikes. Istvan will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rambo.
Istvan wants to clinch but Rambo slips to the side#TD2#
and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control.
Istvan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rambo fails to advance to Istvan's back. #SUB2#
Rambo wants to finish this one by submission but Istvan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rambo.
Istvan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rambo's lack of action.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Istvan is looking to escape.
Rambo is controlling the pace.
Istvan is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Istvan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Istvan is trying to stand back up but Rambo is controlling him
Rambo is stalling here. Istvan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rambo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Istvan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Istvan tries to clinch up.#TD#
Istvan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Istvan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Rambo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Istvan is on him like a limpet, forcing Rambo back against the cage.
Istvan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Istvan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Rambo dives in and scores a takedown into Istvan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo advances to half guard.
Istvan is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Istvan is trying to control but Rambo passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Istvan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istvan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Istvan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Rambo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Istvan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Istvan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T3#
Istvan prevents Rambo from improving position. #SUB2#
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Istvan is defending well.
Rambo working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Istvan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Istvan is working hard here to advance position.
Rambo controls the position.
Rambo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo wants to control but Istvan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Istvan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Istvan is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Istvan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Istvan. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Verekedos Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Istvan darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.
Rambo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Verekedos Istvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looking to stall.
Istvan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Istvan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo keeps control of Istvan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Istvan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Istvan moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Istvan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Istvan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Istvan breaks the clinch.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Istvan sprawls well.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Istvan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Istvan looks to clinch
and Rambo counters with a left and a right that stings Istvan.
Istvan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Istvan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Istvan continues to drive forward.
Istvan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Istvan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan wants to stand but Rambo is controlling his arm.
Rambo 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.
Istvan is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istvan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Rambo is trying to control Istvan's posture but Istvan avoids it.
Rambo tries to control but Istvan manages to take his back.
Istvan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rambo.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Istvan'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.
Verekedos Istvan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Istvan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rambo is defending well though. Istvan let's go of the attempt for now.
Rambo can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verekedos Istvan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rambo 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rambo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Istvan moves into range and clinches up with Jensen.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Istvan lands with a light punch inside.
Istvan tries to pull guard but Jensen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Istvan holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Istvan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Istvan is trying to pull guard but Jensen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Istvan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Istvan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Istvan tries to pull guard but Jensen holds him up against the cage and eventually Istvan drops back down to his feet.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Istvan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Jensen pulls guard.
Istvan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jensen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Istvan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jensen is trying to keep Istvan in close.
Jensen being controlled here, momentarily.
Jensen working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Istvan clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Istvan. #T3#
Jensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Istvan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jensen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee calls for Istvan to work.
A short right from Istvan.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Istvan has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jensen drags the fight down to the ground.
Istvan sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Jensen working for a triangle but Istvan defends it easily.
#T4#
Istvan content to stall in guard here.
Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet.
Jensen is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jensen keeping full guard, as Istvan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verekedos Istvan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Istvan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jensen trying to stall but Istvan improves his position.
Jensen stalling.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Istvan holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
Jensen jumps guard but Istvan stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Istvan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Istvan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Istvan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Jensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Istvan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Istvan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jensen sprawling to the canvas! Jensen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Istvan finish him?!
#ROC2#
Jensen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Jensen has been cut.#CL2#
Istvan drives through and clinches with Jensen against the cage.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Istvan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jensen uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Istvan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Istvan is pulling down on Jensen's head to control his posture.
Istvan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Istvan can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Istvan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Istvan closes the distance looking for a takedown. Jensen stuffs it but Istvan still has hold of him. Istvan picks Jensen up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Istvan slams Jensen to the floor and that's really hurt Jensen - he doesn't know where he is! Istvan throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verekedos Istvan!
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