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Event:
VFC 85 Isle vs Fistle
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Valero misses.
Valero misses with the combination.
Felix Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valero was well out of range. Poor timing from Savard.
Valero misses with a low kick.
Valero tries a low kick but Savard avoids it.
Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savard circles away quickly and effectively.
Valero 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.
Savard walks into a straight right hand from Valero.
Savard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valero throws a series of punches but Savard avoids them all with ease.
Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savard manages to avoid it.
Valero throws a series of punches but Savard moves out of range.
Valero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Valero.#CL2#
Savard moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Savard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savard wants to get back to striking at distance but Valero won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Valero.
Savard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valero.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savard backwards.
Savard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savard lands a left hand.
A short left from Valero.
Savard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savard can't find room to land a body shot as Valero controls the action.
Savard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valero working aggressively here.
Valero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savard struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
#T2#
Savard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valero's elbow.
Savard can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valero lands a body punch.
Savard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valero is defending well.
Savard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savard takes a shot to the head.
Valero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savard backwards.
Savard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savard.
#TD2#
Savard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savard manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Savard working the head and body with strikes.
Valero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savard.
Valero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valero tries to get out of the position.
Savard lands an elbow.
Savard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savard is working Valero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valero taking a bit of punishment here - Savard scoring with strikes.
Savard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savard lands an elbow. #T4#
Savard grinds an elbow into Valero's temple.
Savard landing strikes.
Savard lands an elbow.
Valero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valero wants to control but Savard postures up.
Valero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savard on the ground.
Savard staying calm.
Savard landing a few strikes.
Savard in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Valero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Savard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valero defends it nicely.
Valero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savard under the eye.
Valero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Savard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Valero has knocked Savard down with a huge combo! Valero steps away and waves a wobbly Savard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Savard is rocked!
Savard misses with a double jab
and Valero counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Valero!
A victorious Felix Valero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 74 Huygens vs Masters
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savard was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
A jab from Savard finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savard just misses with a punch to the body.
Savard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Vegas darts in and clinches Savard up against the cage.
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savard misses with a punch on the inside.
Savard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savard tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savard.
Savard lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savard. #T1#
Savard pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Savard tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
#BC2#
Savard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savard tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Savard misses with a looping right.
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Savard counters with a single leg into guard. Vegas didn't expect that.
Vegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Vegas has an active guard here but Savard has managed to pass into half guard.
Savard controlling the action here. #T2#
Vegas is looking to improve his position.
Savard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vegas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savard is nestled in close to Vegas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard trying to control the action but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Savard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savard is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Vegas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Savard has picked Vegas up and slammed him! Vegas can't keep hold of the triangle and Savard manages to pass to side control!
Savard in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Savard working the ground and pound.
Vegas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Savard trying to control the position but Vegas is working away.
Vegas tries to bench press Savard off him but Savard keeps the position. #T4#
Savard trying to control the position but Vegas is working away.
Savard working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas tries to improve position but can't.
Savard working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas tries to bench press Savard off him but Savard keeps the position.
Savard working the ground and pound.
Savard prevents Vegas from escaping the position.
Savard scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas is pushing Savard's head away, looking to escape. Savard manages to hold on to the position though.
Vegas is looking for a sweep.
Savard working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savard wants to control but Vegas is keeping him busy.
Savard working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Savard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vegas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Savard counters with a takedown into side control.
Vegas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savard grinds an elbow into Vegas's temple.
Vegas tries to improve position but can't.
Savard grinds an elbow into Vegas's temple.
Savard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vegas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Vegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savard pulls his head out easily.
Savard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savard lands with a punch from half guard.
Savard drops an elbow to the side of Vegas's head. #T1#
Nice strikes from Savard there.
Savard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vegas wants to improve his position but Savard is controlling well.
Savard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savard controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savard connects with a nice short shot to Vegas's temple.
Savard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Savard drops an elbow to the side of Vegas's head.
Savard is nestled in close to Vegas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savard lands a nice short elbow.
Savard wants to take a breather but Vegas is having none of it.
Savard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Savard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vegas.
The referee asks Savard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Savard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegas keeps working. #T3#
Vegas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savard looks up at the clock and then as Vegas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savard working the head with strikes.
Vegas tries to improve position but can't.
Savard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savard advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Savard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Savard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vegas's face.
Savard working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Savard prevents Vegas from getting the reversal.
Vegas is working hard here to advance position.
Savard lands a nice shot to the head.
Savard landing punches. #ROC2#Vegas is rocked!
A big strike lands for Savard! That's really hurt Vegas and he's turned his back - Savard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Savard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Savard!
Serge Savard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
VFC 62 Sergius vs Feynman
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Longo tries to work over Savard's front leg with a kick but Savard checks it.
Lee Longo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Savard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savard throws a big elbow that misses.
Longo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Longo controlling the action here.
Savard is holding on to half guard well.
Savard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Longo in particular looking to stall.
Savard tries to get to full guard but Longo has control of the leg.
Longo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Savard is concentrating on defense, preventing Longo from advancing position.
Savard is not content to let Longo control the position.#SUB2#
Savard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savard is controlling Longo's trapped leg to prevent Longo from advancing to side control.
Savard is continuing to stall.
Savard is trying to get back to full guard.
Longo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savard is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Savard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savard can't keep his opponent in guard - Longo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Longo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savard gets full guard.
Longo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Longo from controlling successfully.
Longo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Savard wants to sweep but no luck.
Longo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Longo is fighting to break Savard's control of his arms but Savard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savard keeping full guard, as Longo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savard looking for a guillotine here but Longo defends easily.
Longo 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longo tries to avoid it but Savard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longo to the ground. Longo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Longo lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Longo finds it's target.
Savard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Longo throws a low kick, looking for Savard's leg but Savard calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savard.
Longo sneaks out the side door and pushes Savard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Savard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longo.
Longo connects with a looping right hand.
Longo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savard misses with a takedown attempt - Longo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savard takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Longo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Longo lands with a good body shot.
Savard misses with a straight right.
Savard checks a low kick from Longo.
Longo works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Longo misses.
Savard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Longo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Savard is rocked!
Longo weaves into range and cracks Savard right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Savard goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Longo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Longo! |
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Event:
VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Savard stuffs the takedown attempt from Blancho. Blancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Savard jabs Blancho right on the nose. Blancho blinks but takes it well.
Savard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blancho goes for a double leg but Savard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savard continues to drive forward.
Blancho 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.
Savard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Savard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Blancho wants the takedown. Savard is fighting it off but Blancho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savard's guard against the cage.
Savard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Savard is looking for a triangle but Blancho pushes his legs off easily.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Savard is retaining full guard.
Blancho is fighting to break Savard's control of his arms but Savard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savard looking to control.
#T1#
Blancho preventing the sweep.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Savard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blancho trying to control but Savard is working from the bottom.
Blancho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savard is trying to keep Blancho in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savard doesn't manage to clinch there - Blancho circles away.
Blancho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Blancho feints and as Savard raises his hands in defense, Blancho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Blancho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Savard wants to sweep but no luck.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blancho is one step ahead there.
Blancho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blancho looking to pass the guard.
Savard trying to keep a closed guard but Blancho is proving a slippery customer.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
Blancho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blancho at a distance.
We've been informed that Savard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Blancho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blancho lands an elbow.
Blancho landing a few strikes.
Savard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blancho off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blancho is trying to stand back up.
Will Savard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Blancho trying to control the position but Savard manages to sink in the hooks.
Blancho trying to get back to his feet but Savard is in full control for now.
Savard gets his hands free as Blancho looks to control.
Blancho is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy Blancho right now.
Blancho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Savard wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
Blancho tries to break free.
Blancho wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serge Savard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blancho takes one to the side of the head.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Savard circles away easily
and Savard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savard scores with a jab. Blancho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savard connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Blancho tries to keep at a distance but Savard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blancho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savard tries a body shot but Blancho blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Savard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savard presses Blancho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savard prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Blancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savard lands an uppercut.
Savard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blancho's elbow. #T1#
Blancho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savard working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Savard wants the takedown. Blancho is fighting it off but Savard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blancho's guard against the cage.
Savard landing with the ground and pound.
Blancho striking off his back but it's not causing Savard any problems.
Blancho is trying to control the position but Savard postures up. #SUB2#
Savard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blancho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blancho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blancho! #REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Savard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Savard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savard is trying to get back to half guard.
Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savard keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savard can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A control attempt from Savard but he's now mounted!
Savard is desperately trying to improve his position but Blancho has a good base and remains in mount.
Blancho scoring with strikes but Savard is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Savard regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
Savard is breathing heavily.
Blancho trying to mount his opponent but Savard defends it.
Savard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savard actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Blancho working over Savard with some ground and pound. Savard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Savard is rocked!
Blancho lands a big elbow - Savard is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Blancho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
VFC 39 Ides of March
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Savon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savard just misses with a punch to the body.
Savon connects with a nice looking jab.
Savon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savon wants it to stay on the feet.
Savard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savon manages to avoid it.
Savon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savon.
Savard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Savard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Savon is looking to get back to is feet but Savard passes into side control.
Savard scoring with punches and elbows.
Savard scoring with punches and elbows.
Savon is pushing Savard's head away, looking to escape. Savard manages to hold on to the position though.
Savard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Savard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Savard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savon keeps working.
Savard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savon to see if he's OK.
Savard looks up at the clock and then as Savon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savard slows the pace down. #SUB#
Savard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savon is avoiding damage well.
Savon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Savard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savon some visible discomfort.
Savard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savon parries the strikes from Savard easily there. Savard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savon to escape.
#T2#
Savon is pushing Savard's head away, looking to escape. Savard manages to hold on to the position though.
Savard lands an elbow.
Savon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savard just content to control the position.
Savard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savard cracks Savon with a big right hand but Savon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Savon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savard scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Savon is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Savard can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Savard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Savard shoots for a takedown but Reyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Reyson misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Savard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyson wants to stand and escape but Savard is having none of it.
Savard chips away with some ground and pound.
Savard wants to control from the top but Reyson keeps moving.
Reyson wants to get back to his feet but Savard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savard throwing strikes from guard but Reyson blocks nicely.
Savard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Reyson wants to stand and escape but Savard is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reyson misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Savard gets the takedown into side control.
Savard lands an elbow.
Reyson pushes Savard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savard scores with punches from side control.
Reyson tries to escape but Savard is in control.
Savard working the ground and pound from side control.
Savard is putting a hurting on Reyson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savard throws an elbow but Reyson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Savard in side control, throwing shots but Reyson defends. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Savard stalls from top position.
Reyson taking a bit of punishment here - Savard scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Savard landing a few strikes.
Savard is working Reyson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reyson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savard lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Reyson is rocked!
Savard lands a strong strike to the head of Reyson. That's dazed him! Savard looking to finish here. Reyson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Savard lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Savard! |
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