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Event:
HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Myers scores with a jab. Demir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demir.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Demir down.
A punch lands to the side of Demir 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Demir is rocked!
Myers feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Demir crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zen Myers!
An out of breath Zen Myers 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:
HFC 40: Jiminez vs Saneuji
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Demir walks into a straight right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Demir didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush scores with a decent looking hook.
Demir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babaganush circles away quickly and effectively.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Demir saw that one coming.
Demir misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demir drops his hands momentarily and Babaganush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Demir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demir somewhat.
Babaganush stalks Demir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demir's face. Demir staggers backwards, shaken.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Demir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Demir's head.
Demir walks into a stiff left hand from Babaganush.
Demir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duke Babaganush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onur Demir.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush throws out a powerful jab.
Demir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Babaganush tests Demir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Demir slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush with a nice cross.
Babaganush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demir's head.
Demir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Demir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Babaganush tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demir is in Babaganush's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babaganush keeping moving, preventing Demir from controlling successfully. #T2#
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Demir isn't so interested in that idea.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Demir passes into half guard.
#ES#
Babaganush kicks off Demir and gets to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babaganush.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Babaganush has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Babaganush coming out on top.#T3#
Demir slips a jab and a cross from Babaganush.
Babaganush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Demir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Babaganush.
Demir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demir scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Demir moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Demir with that takedown attempt.
Babaganush throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Demir is rocked!
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
Babaganush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush throws out a powerful jab.
Demir is still on wobbly legs! Can Babaganush finish him?
Demir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Babaganush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Demir has hold of Babaganush's hands but Babaganush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU#
Babaganush gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Demir looks winded!
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush lands with a hook. Demir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demir doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babaganush cracks Demir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babaganush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babaganush's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Babaganush duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush 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#
Babaganush drops Demir with a big left hand! Demir is injured, injured bad! Babaganush jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush 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:
HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Myers moves into the clinch.#BC#
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Demir saw it coming and moves away.
And Demir tries to counter it with a takedown but Myers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Demir wants to stall.
#BC#
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Myers. No joy for Demir on that attempt. #CL#
Myers moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Myers.
Myers stalling the fight.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Demir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myers defends well and Demir ends up having to push Myers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Myers has Demir up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myers lands an elbow that stopped Demir in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Myers drives through and clinches with Demir against the cage.
#BC#
Myers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demir, pushing him back against the cage.
Demir tries to pull guard but Myers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zen Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onur Demir.
Myers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Myers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Myers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myers trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Myers slows down the pace here.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers misses with an elbow strike.
Demir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myers smiles and moves away.
Demir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Myers throws a wild body kick that Demir sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Myers rushes Demir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demir prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Myers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demir is defending well for now.#T4#
Myers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demir up against the cage.
Demir takes an elbow to the temple.
Demir letting Myers take a breather here.
Demir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
Myers pushes Demir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers lands an elbow just above Demir 's eye.
Myers is pressed up against the cage. Demir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myers down to the mat. Myers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zen Myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Myers circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Demir drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Myers follows Demir to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zen Myers!
After the big win, Zen Myers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BE Younick and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Tham lands a body shot.
Tham lands a glancing blow to the side of Demir's head.
Tham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demir somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Tham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tham lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Demir pushes Tham up against the cage in a clinch.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
Demir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demir is trying to pull guard but Tham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onur Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demir is working for takedown but Tham is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Tham pushes Demir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
Tham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tham walks away with a smile on his face. Demir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tham moves in looking to clinch but Demir pushes him off.
Demir appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Demir tries to keep at a distance but Tham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham swings wildly with an uppercut but Demir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tham misses with the head strike.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham. #T2#
Tham lands a body punch.
Tham wants to break free but Demir has control.
#BC2#
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tham avoids it really well and circles away.
Demir misses with a takedown
and Tham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Tham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tham pushes Demir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tham moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demir is breathing heavily.#T3#
Demir jumps guard but Tham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Demir is trying to push Tham away but Tham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Tham just leaning against Demir, taking a breather.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tham scores with a shoulder strike.
Tham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
Tham misses with a punch to the body.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham. #T4#
Tham stalls.
Tham swings wildly with an uppercut but Demir uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Demir decides to pull guard.
Tham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Demir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tham looking to sit in guard and control but Demir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Demir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham 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#
Tham doesn't manage to clinch there - Demir circles away.
#CL#
Demir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tham, pushing him back against the cage.
Tham misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Demir manages to break the clinch.
Tham misses the shot to the body.
Tham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demir.
Tham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tham doesn't manage to clinch there - Demir circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tham swinging wildly here.
Tham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demir counters with a left and a right that stings Tham. #T1#
Tham scores with a jab. Demir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demir tries to counter by clinching up but Tham breaks away and moves out of range.
Demir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tham tries to avoid it but Demir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tham to the ground. Tham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tham tries to clinch up but Demir circles away and keeps his distance.
Demir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tham as he jumps to the side.
Tham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tham.
Demir is looking for a counter combo.
Demir defending well as Tham loads up on a big left hand.
Tham scores with a jab to the head.
Peter Tham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tham is looking to clinch.
Tham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demir's head.#T2#
Demir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onur Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tham cracks Demir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tham as he avoids it easily.
Onur Demir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Tham.
Tham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tham defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Demir misses with a takedown attempt
and Tham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demir drops his hands momentarily and Tham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tham tries to clinch there but Demir circles away.
Demir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tham has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tham lands with a shot to the body.
Tham tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demir is defended easily by Tham.
Demir shoots in for a takedown but Tham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4##CL2#
Tham has Demir up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demir fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tham.#CL2#
Tham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Demir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tham rushes Demir and presses him up against the cage.
Tham trying to stall but Demir improves his position.
Tham wants to break free but Demir has control.
Tham struggles to land a body shot inside as Demir controls his hands.
Tham tries to work over Demir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tham.
Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tham lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peter Tham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Demir pulls Tham into guard.
#T1##SUB#
Demir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tham throws an elbow that misses. Demir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tham's guard. Nice move by Demir!#REVR#
Tham working a defensive guard but Demir manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tham is trying to control Demir's posture but Demir avoids it. #T2#
Demir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tham's shoulder. That is not cool.
Demir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tham trying his best to control but Demir has mounted him.
Tham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Demir has control of Tham's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tham regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Demir trying to control but Tham is having none of it.
Tham tries to hold on but Demir postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tham is looking to get to half guard.
Demir looking to control but Tham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peter Tham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tham tries to reverse the position but Demir maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onur Demir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tham 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Peter Tham!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Peter Tham!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Peter Tham!
Peter Tham wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight misses with a hook.
Demir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight cracks Demir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demir at a distance.
Demir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Demir.
Demir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demir doesn't seem bothered though.
Demir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Demir misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onur Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Demir is rocked!
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!
Knight cracks a nice hook into Demir's ribs.
Demir is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knight lands a nice hook to Demir's body. Demir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight lands a nice hook to Demir's body. Demir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobe Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Demir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demir.
Oh Demir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight cracks Demir with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Demir tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knight pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Demir is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Knight!
An out of breath Kobe Knight 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Gaviria avoids the head kick by Demir.
As Demir looks to move away, Gaviria throws a big counter combo but Demir just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Demir drives through with a takedown into Gaviria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gaviria trying to keep a closed guard but Demir is proving a slippery customer.
Gaviria wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaviria being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Demir 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.
It looks like Demir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Demir forces his way into half guard.
Gaviria wants to stand back up but Demir manages to pass into side control.
Demir remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaviria's legs.
Gaviria seems a little lost for a moment, as Demir dominates the positioning.
An elbow from Demir crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Demir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gaviria wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Demir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gaviria is looking to get back to his feet here but Demir is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gaviria's back.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demir working for the choke.
Demir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gaviria doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaviria is trying to defend against the choke here but Demir has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Demir Tightens the hold and Gaviria taps out furiously! Demir displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Onur Demir!
An out of breath Onur Demir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Roberto Gaviria stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not how i wanted the day to go but we learn, we adapt. We go again!'. |
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